Associations to the word «Siesta»

Wiktionary

SIESTA, noun. A nap, especially an afternoon one taken after lunch in some cultures.
SIESTA, verb. (intransitive) to take a siesta; to nap.

Dictionary definition

SIESTA, noun. A nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries).

Wise words

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