Meanings
zapatera1
plural zapateras
- A cured olive which has spoiled or is on the verge of decomposition.
- broadlyAn olive defective because of bruises, wormholes, etc.
Zapatera2
- A barangay of Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines.
Origin
From Spanish aceituna zapatera.
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