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Miskito

//ˈmɪs.kɪ.toʊ// adj, name, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to a Native American people living in the region of Moskitia in Central America. not-comparable

    "Before I embarked, I found with the Doctor four Musquito Indians, who were chiefs in their own country, and were brought here by some English traders for some selfish ends."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The Miskito language.
Noun
  1. 1
    A member of these people; a Miskito Indian.

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

Etymology 3

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

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