samarra

noun

sa·​mar·​ra

səˈmärə,

-marə

plural -s

: sanbenito sense 2

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin, garment worn by those condemned by the Inquisition, from Old Spanish zamarra sheepskin coat worn by shepherds, probably of Iberian origin; akin to Basque zamar sheepskin

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