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name
Any of the Tupian languages, especially Old Tupi or Nheengatu.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Several related indigenous nations of coastal Brazil.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: plural, plural-only
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noun
the language spoken by the Tupi of Brazil and Paraguay
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: Tupi-Guarani, Tupi-Guarani language
noun
a member of the South American Indian people living in Brazil and Paraguay
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: South American Indian
History
From Old Tupi tupi.
Across languages
7 source translations are retained for this English entry.
