romero

noun

ro·​me·​ro
rōˈme(ˌ)rō
plural -s

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, literally, pilgrim, alteration of romeo, from Medieval Latin romaeus Byzantine Greek, pilgrim headed for Rome, from Middle Greek rhōmaios, from Greek, Roman, from Rhōmē Rome

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“Romero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romero. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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