criollo

cri·ol·lo

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kree-oh-loh; Spanish kree-aw-yaw]
- /kriˈoʊ loʊ; Spanish kriˈɔ yɔ/
- /krɪˈɒləʊ/

Definitions of criollo word

noun criollo a native or inhabitant of Latin America of European descent, esp of Spanish descent 3
noun criollo any of various South American breeds of domestic animal 3
noun criollo (as modifier) 3
noun criollo a high-quality variety of cocoa 3
adjective criollo of, relating to, or characteristic of a criollo or criollos 3
noun criollo a person of Spanish descent born in Spanish America 3

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

From Spanish, dating back to 1905-10; See origin at Creole

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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