las mortajas
-the shrouds
See the entry for mortaja.

mortaja

la mortaja(
mohr
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tah
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hah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. shroud
Algunos afirman que la mortaja que se encontró en Turín podría pertenecer a Leonardo Da Vinci.Some people assert that the shroud found in Turin may belong to Leonardo Da Vinci.
2.
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., exposition).
(technical)
(slot)
a. mortise
Hay que hacer una mortaja en la madera para introducir la espiga.You have to make a mortise in the wood to insert the tenon.
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