Patagonian

adjective

Pat·a·go·nian ˌpa-tə-ˈgō-nyən

-nē-ən

: of or relating to Patagonia, a region of South America in southern Argentina and southern Chile

Patagonian noun

plural Patagonians

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circa 1609, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Patagonian was circa 1609

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“Patagonian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Patagonian. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Entry added

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