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el detente

/deˈtente/ noun · masculine C2
  1. a painted or embroidered image of a saint carried over the heart to ward off danger or attack
  2. an amulet or talisman carried for protection against harm
  3. détente (period of history involving calming of tension)

Plural detentes

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Detente, y hallarás tanto reposo,
Fábulas en verso castellano, p. 28 · C1

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