Rito

//ˈɹitoʊ// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The young leaves of the coconut palm, used in traditional weaving in the Pacific. uncountable
  2. 2
    A stream in the western US. US, rare

    "Many small streams and ritos flow down the slopes feeding the Rio Puerco, Chama and Jemez Rivers."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of Lutos (“a Central Sudanic language”).

Example

More examples

"I live in Viana, Espírito Santo."

Etymology

From New Mexico and Colorado Spanish rito, from Spanish río + -ito.

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