The Collaborative International Dictionary
Bignonia Chica
Chica \Chi"ca\, n. [Sp.] A red coloring matter. extracted from the Bignonia Chica, used by some tribes of South American Indians to stain the skin.
2. A fermented liquor or beer made in South American from a decoction of maize.
3. A popular Moorish, Spanish, and South American dance, said to be the original of the fandango, etc. [1913 Webster] ||