Etymology

crioulo

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Today it means: A native horse of South America, known for its speed and endurance. Full definition →

Portuguese crioulo
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crioulo · noun1

  1. Portuguese · borrowed fromcrioulo
  2. English todaycrioulo

Borrowed from Portuguese crioulo. Doublet of creole and criollo.

Crioulo · proper noun2

  1. Portuguese · borrowed fromcrioulo
  2. English todayCrioulo

From Portuguese crioulo. Doublet of Creole, Criollo, and Krio.

Words from the same roots

Portuguesecrioulo all →

creolecriolloKrio

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