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What does «licey» mean in Dominican Spanish?

licey
Licey (baseball team)
| Meaning | Licey (baseball team) |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | equipo de béisbol de la capital |
| Register | Neutral |
«—¿Tú eres licey o escogido? —Licey, de toda la vida.»
—Licey or Escogido? —Licey, always.
Licey and Escogido are the two great rivals of Dominican baseball, and both are from Santo Domingo. The rivalry splits families.
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