Miskito

English

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Etymology

From Spanish Mosquito, and its source, Miskito Miskito, of unknown origin.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈmɪs.kɪ.təʊ/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈmɪs.kɪ.toʊ/

Adjective

Miskito (not comparable)

  1. Pertaining to a Native American people living in the region of Moskitia in Central America.
    • 1789, Olaudah Equiano, chapter 11, in The Interesting Narrative, volume I:
      Before I embarked, I found with the Doctor four Musquito Indians, who were chiefs in their own country, and were brought here by some English traders for some selfish ends.

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Noun

Miskito (plural Miskitos or Miskito)

  1. A member of these people; a Miskito Indian. [from. 17th c.]

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Proper noun

Miskito

  1. The Miskito language. [from 19th c.]

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References

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary: Tenth Edition (1997)

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