palillo
- A small stick or toothpick used for picking teeth or serving small appetizers. nounAfter the meal, he used a palillo to clean his teeth.The olives were served on a palillo at the cocktail party.
- In music, a small stick or drumstick used to play percussion instruments. nounThe drummer skillfully used the palillo to create a rhythmic beat.He lost one of his palillos during the performance but continued playing with just one.