Andalusian

noun

An·​da·​lu·​sian ˌan-də-ˈlü-zhən How to pronounce Andalusian (audio)
plural Andalusians
1
: a native or inhabitant of Andalusia
2
: any of a breed of horses of Spanish origin that have a high-stepping gait
Andalusian adjective
a festival featuring Andalusian music and cuisine
Andalusian stallions

Word History

Etymology

Andalusia, Spain

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Andalusian was in 1612

Dictionary Entries Near Andalusian

Cite this Entry

“Andalusian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Andalusian. Accessed 24 Mar. 2023.

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