enxaneta
/ən.ʃəˈnɛ.tə/
CA
The topmost child member of a human tower (castell) in Catalan traditional festivals, who climbs to the highest point of the structure.
The young enxaneta raised their hand four times to signal the completed castell.
Etymology
Derives from the Catalan diminutive form of enxa, an old term for a large fishing net, referencing the open weblike structure of early human towers. The term entered common use in the 19th century as castells gained popularity across Catalonia.