Miskito
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English
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Etymology
From Spanish Mosquito, and its source, Miskito Miskito, of unknown origin.
Pronunciation
Adjective
Miskito (not comparable)
- Pertaining to a Native American people living in the region of Moskitia in Central America.
- 1789, Olaudah Equiano, chapter 11, in The Interesting Narrative, volume I:
- Before I embarked, I found with the Doctor four Musquito Indians, who were chiefs in their own country, and were brought here by some English traders for some selfish ends.
Translations
pertaining to Miscitos
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Noun
Miskito (plural Miskitos or Miskito)
- A member of these people; a Miskito Indian.
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member of Miscito people
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Proper noun
Miskito
- The Miskito language.
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language
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References
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary: Tenth Edition (1997)
