chica

Chi"ca, n. Etym: [Sp.] Defn: A red coloring matter. extracted from the Bignonia Chica, used by some tribes of South American Indians to stain the skin. 2. A fermented liquor or beer made in South American from a decoction of maize. 3. A popular Moorish, Spanish, and South American dance, said to be the original of the fandango, etc.

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