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senhor

noun se·nhor \ si-ˈnyȯr \

Definition of senhor

plural senhors or senhores play \si-ˈnyȯr-ēsh, -ēzh, -ēs, -ēz\
: a Portuguese or Brazilian man —used as a title equivalent to Mr.

Origin and Etymology of senhor

Portuguese, from Medieval Latin senior superior, lord, from Latin, adjective, elder

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