piñatacommon nounSyllable DecompositionpiñataEtymologyexpandFrom Spanish piñata, itself derived from Italian pignatta, and this from Latin pinea, meaning cone, due to its shape and its curled paper.Definitions1. A game played in Mexico and Central America, consisting of hitting a large papier-mâché figure filled with candies and small gifts with a stick.expandLa piñata est le jeu traditionnel de tout anniversaire digne de ce nom pour les petits Mexicains.2. The name of the papier-mâché form itself.expandIl existe des piñatas en forme d'étoiles, de boules ou même de personnages de dessins animés.