Mendes

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Definitions

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  1. 1
    An ancient Egyptian city, the modern Tell El-Ruba. historical
  2. 2
    A municipality of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  3. 3
    A surname from Portuguese.

    "A year ago, the director Sam Mendes collected his "director of the year" prize at a star-studded but still otherwise obscure, untelevised gala called the Hollywood Awards, two weeks before his film "Jarhead" was even released."

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"Shawn Mendes appeared on the front page of the magazine."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Ancient Greek Μένδης (Méndēs)

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Portuguese Mendes.

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