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paisano

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pai·​sa·​no | \ pīˈzä(ˌ)nō, -ˈsä- \
plural -s

Definition of paisano

1 Southwest
a : rustic, peasant
b : compatriot
c : native especially : a native of the state of California of mixed Spanish and American Indian ancestry
2 Southwest : roadrunner

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History and Etymology for paisano

Spanish, from French paysan

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“Paisano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paisano. Accessed 28 Jan. 2022.

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