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noun, plural ca·si·tas 
[-tuhz; Sp. -tahs] .
[-tuhz; Sp. -tahs] . 1.
a small crude dwelling forming part of a shantytown inhabited by Mexican laborers in the southwestern U.S.
2.
a luxurious bungalow serving as private guest accommodations at a resort hotel, especially in the southwestern U.S. or Mexico.
Origin:
1920–25; < American Spanish, Spanish, equivalent to cas(a) house, home (< Latin ) + -ita diminutive suffix
1920–25; < American Spanish, Spanish, equivalent to cas(a) house, home (< Latin ) + -ita diminutive suffix
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Casita
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| Main Entry: | casita |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a small house; a cabin or bungalow |
| Example: | Welcome to my humble casita. |
| Etymology: | diminutive of Spanish casa |
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