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criollo

Syllabification: (cri·ol·lo)
Pronunciation: /krēˈō(l)yō/
(also Criollo)
Definition of criollo

noun (plural criollos)

  • 1a person from Spanish South or Central America, especially one of pure Spanish descent.
  • a horse or other domestic animal of a South or Central American breed.
  • 2 (also criollo tree) a cacao tree of a variety producing thin-shelled beans of high quality.

Origin:

late 19th century: Spanish, literally 'native to the locality' (see Creole)

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