zarzuela

Meaning

Noun

  • A form of Spanish opera having spoken dialogue and usually a comic subject.

Origin

  • Borrowed from Spanish zarzuela, probably from the Palace of Zarzuela, royal residence near Madrid where it was first performed.

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