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LUSITANIAN

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to or characteristic of the region of Lusitania or its people or language

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

Lusitania (ancient region and Roman province on the Iberian Peninsula; corresponds roughly to modern Portugal and parts of Spain)

Derivation:

Lusitania (ancient region and Roman province on the Iberian Peninsula; corresponds roughly to modern Portugal and parts of Spain)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Of or relating to or characteristic of Portugal or the people of Portugal or their language

Example:

Portuguese wines

Synonyms:

Lusitanian; Portuguese

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

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