- Peruvian
- adjective or noun see Peru
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
Peruvian
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Peruvian — Pe*ru vi*an, a. [Cf. F. p[ e]ruvien, Sp. peruviano.] Of or pertaining to Peru, in South America. n. A native or an inhabitant of Peru. [1913 Webster] {Peruvian balsam}. See {Balsam of Peru}, under {Balsam}. {Peruvian bark}, the bitter bark of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
peruvian — PERUVIÁN, Ă, peruvieni, e, s.m. şi f., adj. Peruan. [pr.: vi an] – Din fr. péruvien. Trimis de oprocopiuc, 13.03.2004. Sursa: DEX 98 PERUVIÁN s., adj. (rar) peruan. Trimis de siveco, 05.08.2004. Sursa: Sinonime … Dicționar Român
Peruvian — balsam used by chocolate makers, doctors, and perfumers; Peruvian bark (cinchona) … Eponyms, nicknames, and geographical games
Peruvian — may refer to:* A person or attribute of Peru, a South American country. * Demographics of Peru, about the residents or nationals of Peru. See also * *Peru (disambiguation) … Wikipedia
Peruvian — [pə ro͞o′vē ən] adj. of Peru or its people or culture n. a person born or living in Peru * * * See Peru. * * * … Universalium
Peruvian — [pə ro͞o′vē ən] adj. of Peru or its people or culture n. a person born or living in Peru … English World dictionary
Peruvian — [[t]pəru͟ːviən[/t]] ♦♦♦ Peruvians ADJ Peruvian means belonging or related to Peru, or to its people or culture. ...the high, fertile valleys of the Peruvian Andes. N COUNT A Peruvian is someone who is Peruvian. The disease has killed thousands of … English dictionary
Peruvian — I UK [pəˈruːvɪən] / US [pəˈruvɪən] noun [countable] Word forms Peruvian : singular Peruvian plural Peruvians someone from Peru II UK [pəˈruːvɪən] / US [pəˈruvɪən] adjective 1) someone who is Peruvian is from Peru 2) relating to Peru or its… … English dictionary
Peruvian — 1. noun A person from Peru or of Peruvian descent. 2. adjective Of, from, or pertaining to Peru or the Peruvian people … Wiktionary
Peruvian — Pe|ru|vi|an1 [ pə ruviən ] noun count someone from Peru Peruvian Pe|ru|vi|an 2 [ pə ruviən ] adjective 1. ) someone who is Peruvian is from Peru 2. ) relating to Peru or its culture … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Peruvian — n. & adj. n. 1 a native or national of Peru. 2 a person of Peruvian descent. adj. of or relating to Peru. Phrases and idioms: Peruvian bark the bark of the cinchona tree. Etymology: mod.L Peruvia Peru … Useful english dictionary
