Definition of "tapas" []

• Hinduism Religious austerity. (noun)

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• "The word tapas comes from the Spanish verb "tapar" to cover and some say tapas came about by utility: to keep flies from falling into the fruity wine."
• "The word tapas is Spanish meaning snacks, but Stella Blu features American dishes inspired by a variety of big city neighborhoods famous for their food - from Little Italy to Chinatown."
• "The word tapas comes from the Spanish verb "tapar" (to cover) and some say tapas came about by utility: to keep flies from falling into the fruity wine."