AUTOCHTHONAL

autochthonal, autochthonic, autochthonous, endemic, indigenous

(adjective) originating where it is found; “the autochthonal fauna of Australia includes the kangaroo”; “autochthonous rocks and people and folktales”; “endemic folkways”; “the Ainu are indigenous to the northernmost islands of Japan”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

autochthonal (not comparable)

existing where it was formed or born; native, aboriginal, indigenous

Synonyms

• autochthonous

• autochthonic

Source: Wiktionary


Au*toch"tho*nal, Au`thoch*thon"ic, Au*toch"tho*nous, a.

Definition: Aboriginal; indigenous; native.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

16 April 2025

RACY

(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”


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There are more than 50 countries that export coffee. They are near the equator, where the climate is conducive to producing coffee beans.

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