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Peruvian

/pəˈruːviən/
adjectivenounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to Peru, its people, or its culture.

    "The Peruvian cuisine is known for its diverse flavors and ingredients."
As noun
  1. 1

    A person from Peru.

    "She met a Peruvian who shared stories about the Andes."

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The term 'Peruvian' originates from the Spanish word 'peruano', which is derived from 'Perú', the Spanish name for the country of Peru. The name 'Peru' itself is believed to have come from the Quechua word 'biru', referring to a river. The term has evolved to describe anything related to Peru, including its culture, people, and language.

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