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(pôr′c̸hə gēz′, -gēs′; pôr′c̸hə gēz′, -gēs′)

adjective

of Portugal or its people, language, or culture

noun

pl. Portuguese a person born or living in Portugal
the Romance language spoken chiefly in Portugal and Brazil

See Portuguese in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of or relating to Portugal or its people, language, or culture.

noun pl. Portuguese Portuguese

a. A native or inhabitant of Portugal.
b. A person of Portuguese descent.
The Romance language of Portugal and Brazil.

Origin:

Origin: Portuguese português

Origin: , from Vulgar Latin *portugalēnsis

Origin: , ultimately from Late Latin Portus Cale, the ancient port of Gaya (Oporto)

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