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Word: matadora (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
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Bull rings have seen lady bullfighters before, but none like Conchita. Not only is she an expert matadora-her capework equal to that of many a top-notch matador-but she is a rejoneadora (equestrienne bullfighter) as well. Earlier in the afternoon, she had given an exhibition of this ancient style of bullfighting (now seldom seen professionally except in Portugal), in which horse & rider maneuver as one, make passes at the bull and elude his charges, until they get him in position for the final thrust...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Wonder Girl Bullfighter | 3/25/1940 | See Source »

Since then, dainty little Conchita has learned the suertes (maneuvers) of the matador, has killed 62 bulls, both as matadora and rejoneadora. On her wrist she wears a charm bracelet, dangling 16 gold bull's ears, presented to her by Manager Da Camara-one for each fight in which she was awarded the bull's ear (for an expert killing...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Wonder Girl Bullfighter | 3/25/1940 | See Source »

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