ecuavolley n. a form of volleyball with a high net, three players per side, and permissive ball-handling rules. Editorial Note: This game originated in Ecuador at least as early as the 1960s, but is increasingly visible in other countries. In Spanish-speaking countries it is sometimes spelled Ecuavoli or Ecuaboli. Etymological Note: Ecuador + volleyball (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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