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Petate
A petate is a bedroll used in Central America and Mexico. Its name comes from the Náhuatl word petlatl . The petate is woven from the fibers of the Palm of petate ( Leucothrinax morrisii). The Royal Spanish Academy defines it as a bed. Generally petates are woven in quadrangular forms, though not to any exact dimensions.
Usage examples of "petate".
Each family builds a temporary cane-hut, lightly thatched with palm-leaves, and floored with petates or mats.