MAMELUCO

Etymology

Noun

mameluco (plural mamelucos)

(dated or historical) A child born of a white father and American Indian mother, particularly in South America.

Coordinate terms

• (person of mixed race): see list in mulatto

Adjective

mameluco (comparative more mameluco, superlative most mameluco)

(dated or historical) Born of a white father and American Indian mother, particularly in South America.

Source: Wiktionary


Mam`e*lu"co, n. Etym: [Pg.]

Definition: A child born of a white father and Indian mother. [S. Amer.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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