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Taino

Syllabification: (Tai·no)
Pronunciation: /ˈtīnō/
Definition of Taino

noun (plural same or Tainos)

  • 1a member of an extinct Arawak people formerly inhabiting the Greater Antilles and the Bahamas.
  • 2the extinct Arawakan language of this people.

adjective

  • relating to the Taino or their language.

Origin:

from Taino taino 'noble, lord'

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