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English
Etymology
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Noun
carib (plural caribs)
- A hummingbird of the genus Eulampis.
Derived terms
Anagrams
Catalan
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish caribe.
Pronunciation
Adjective
carib m or f (masculine and feminine plural caribs)
- Carib, Cariban (relating or pertaining to the Caribs or their languages)
Derived terms
Noun
carib m or f by sense (plural caribs)
- Carib
Noun
carib m (uncountable)
- Carib (language)
Further reading
Romanian
Noun
carib m (plural caribi)
- Alternative form of caraib
Declension