Etymology

El Camino Real

Today it means: A Spanish-built road connecting the missions of Alta California. Full definition →

Spanish El Camino Real
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  1. Spanish · borrowed fromEl Camino Real
  2. English todayEl Camino Real

Borrowed from Spanish El Camino Real, meaning "King's Highway".

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