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Spanish is defined as a language spoken in Spain and parts of North and South America.

(noun)

An example of Spanish is the word "hola."

The definition of Spanish refers to something that comes from Spain.

(adjective)

An example of Spanish is the origin of baked rice.

See Spanish in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of Spain or its people, language, or culture

noun

the Romance language spoken in Spain and Spanish America

See Spanish in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of or relating to Spain or its people or culture.
Of or relating to the Spanish language.

noun

The Romance language of the largest part of Spain and most of Central and South America.
(used with a pl. verb) The people of Spain.

Origin:

Origin: Alteration (influenced by Latin Hispānia, Spain)

Origin: of Middle English Spainish

Origin: , from Spaine, Spain

Origin: , from Old French Espaigne; see Spaniard

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