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querencia

noun
que·​ren·​cia | \ kāˈrensyə\
plural -s

Definition of querencia

: an area in the arena taken by the bull for a defensive stand in a bullfight

History and Etymology for querencia

Spanish, fondness, haunt of an animal, favorite spot, querencia, from querer to want, like, love (from Latin quaerere to seek, gain, obtain, ask) + -encia -ence (from Latin -entia)

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