*huarache*

‖ ‖/mhw>, n.; pl. Huarachos /plu>. [ Amer. Sp., also guaracha, guarache, huarache, prob. of Mexican origin. ] A kind of low-heeled sandal with the upper consisting of interwoven leather strips; -- usually used in pl. [ Southern U. S. & Mex. ] [ Webster 1913 Suppl. +PJC ]