txoko
Language: Basque · [ˈtʃoko] · Pronunciation: CHOH-koh
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Meaning
a Basque gastronomic society, where members cook for each other
The story
Txoko means a corner, a snug spot, and in the Basque Country it names a private dining room where members cook for each other and settle the bill on trust. Many were open to men only until recent decades. English has the supper club, without the rota.
The four rounds
- Which language is it from?
- Basque
- Who holds a key?
- Members who pay a yearly fee
- Where would you hear it?
- A Bilbao back room, friends cooking hake
- What does it mean?
- A private room where members cook
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