caribe

noun

ca·​ri·​be kə-ˈrē-bē How to pronounce caribe (audio)

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish, from Spanish, Carib, cannibal

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of caribe was in 1863

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“Caribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caribe. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.

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