Peruvian

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adjective

Pe·​ru·​vi·​an pəˈrüvēən 

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Peru

the Peruvian catch of anchovy

2

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Peru

Peruvian

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noun

"

plural -s

: a native or inhabitant of Peru

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

New Latin Peruvia Peru (from Spanish Perú) + English -an

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Rhymes for Peruvian

• antediluvian