camarilla
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1830–40; < Spanish, equivalent to camar(a) room (< Latin camera; see chamber) + -illa diminutive suffix < Latin
1830–40; < Spanish, equivalent to camar(a) room (< Latin camera; see chamber) + -illa diminutive suffix < Latin
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camarilla (ˌkæməˈrɪlə, Spanish kamaˈriʎa) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| a group of confidential advisers, esp formerly, to the Spanish kings; cabal | |
| [C19: from Spanish: literally: a little room] | |
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camarilla
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
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Unofficial committees often get unflattering labels such as junta, camarilla or cabal.
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