chileno

1 of 2

noun (1)

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plural -s

often capitalized

: a severe curb bit with the curb strap replaced by a metal ring

Chileno

2 of 2

noun (2)

Chi·​le·​no

chə̇ˈlā(ˌ)nō,

-ān(ˌ)yō

plural -s

: a native or inhabitant of Chile : chilean

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Mexican Spanish, from Spanish, adjective, of Chile

Noun (2)

Spanish, adjective & noun, from Chile

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