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Meaning of jarillon

jarillon: The correct term is jarillon, with tilde. In Colombia it is a type of construction that is carried out to control, contain or conduct the waters of a river. Retaining wall. Dique, spur, barrier. In the DRAE appears farillon, with the same meaning.; Jarillon is incorrectly written and should write is as " Jarillon " being its meaning: barrier made of Earth and disposables to avoid overflows of rivers.; Farillon, Crest jutting, can be built as a wall in concrete or earth, seeks that waters not leave flow or to protect lands vulnerable to currents.