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ca⋅si⋅ta
[kuh-see-tuh; Sp. kah-see-tah] 
–noun, plural -tas [-tuh
z; 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, esp. in the southwestern U.S. or Mexico. |
Origin:
1920–25; < AmerSp, Sp, equiv. to cas(a) house, home (< L) + -ita dim. suffix
1920–25; < AmerSp, Sp, equiv. to cas(a) house, home (< L) + -ita dim. suffix
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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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