Guatuso

noun

Gua·​tu·​so
gwäˈtü(ˌ)sō
plural Guatuso or Guatusos
1
a
: a Chibchan people of Costa Rica
b
: a member of such people
2
: a language of the Guatuso people

Word History

Etymology

Spanish guatuso, guatuzo, huatuso, of American Indian origin

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“Guatuso.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Guatuso. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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