mameluco Meaning & Definition
What Does Mameluco Mean?
Mameluco is used as a noun meaning A child born of one white parent and one Brazilian Indian parent. As an adjective, it means Born of a white father and American Indian mother, particularly in South America.
Word Facts for Mameluco
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Plural | mamelucos |
| Comparative / superlative | more mameluco, most mameluco |
Mameluco Definition (Noun)
- A child born of one white parent and one Brazilian Indian parent.
Mameluco as an Adjective
- Born of a white father and American Indian mother, particularly in South America.
Synonyms of Mameluco
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Mameluco synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
mameluco (plural mamelucos)
mameluco (comparative more mameluco, superlative most mameluco)
Origin of Mameluco
Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese mameluco, from Arabic مَمْلُوك (mamlūk, “slave”). Doublet of mameluke.
Mameluco: Your Questions Answered
Is mameluco a noun or an adjective?
Mameluco is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is the plural of mameluco?
The plural of mameluco is mamelucos.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of mameluco?
The comparative form is more mameluco and the superlative form is most mameluco.