English Explanatory Dictionary

Miskito

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Pertaining to a Native American people living in the region of Moskitia in Central America.
noun
  1. A member of these people; a Miskito Indian.
name
  1. The Miskito language.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɪs.kɪ.təʊ/ /ˈmɪs.kɪ.toʊ/

Word forms

Miskito Mosquito Musquito Miskitos

Etymology

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

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