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alparca

nounfeminineregional/ɐɫˈpaɾkɐ/rare

al·par·ca

Definition

A type of simple, light footwear, traditionally made with rope or fabric soles.
The shepherd wore alparcas while tending the flock.
She found an old pair of alparcas in her grandmother's attic.
Common collocations
rope alparcaswalk in alparcas

Etymology

Do árabe 'al-barka'.