The Sun Also Rises Study Guide

Glossary of Terms

Aficionado

someone who is passionate about bull-fighting (Spanish)

Apéritif

pre-dinner drink (French)

Cornada

horn (Spanish)

Corrida

running of the bulls (Spanish)

Encierro

the corralling of the bulls (Spanish)

Fine

type of brandy; fine à l'eau -- brandy with water (French)

Matador

bull-fighter (Spanish)

Muleta

scarlet cloth laid over a stick used to attract the attention of the bull (Spanish)

Patronne

head of a club (French)

Picador

horse-breaker, horse-trainer (Spanish)

Poule

pejorative slang for a woman, a "broad" (French)

V.A.D.

Voluntary Aid Detachment, or a nurse in the war