Word
zorro
Phoneticszor·ro
/ˈzɔˌɹoʊ/
Definition
n. a famous character in stories who is a fast, clever thief who wears a mask and a black cape. He is known for being a hero who helps the poor.
n. a fictional character in literature and film, typically depicted as a masked outlaw who uses his wit and agility to combat injustice. The name is Spanish for 'fox'.
Examples
“The children love watching the movie about Zorro.”
“In many classic Western films, Zorro is portrayed as a nobleman who disguises himself to protect the innocent.”
“The legend of Zorro has evolved from a 19th-century Spanish novel into a global cultural icon representing the archetype of the masked vigilante.”
Examples
simple
“The children love watching the movie about Zorro.”
contextual
“In many classic Western films, Zorro is portrayed as a nobleman who disguises himself to protect the innocent.”
complex
“The legend of Zorro has evolved from a 19th-century Spanish novel into a global cultural icon representing the archetype of the masked vigilante.”
Real-World Examples
“The creator of Zorro based the character on several real life Spanish and Mexican outlaws who operated in the West.” “Isabel Allende, of all people, published a novel about the masked social crusader over the summer, and the Gipsy Kings are writing a Zorro musical, set to debut in the West End sometime next year.” “It’s the original Caped Crusader -- Zorro.” Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish zorro.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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