First Known Use: 15th century
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Spanish
noun Span·ish \ˈspa-nish\
: the language of Spain, Mexico, and many countries in Latin America
the Spanish : the people of Spain : Spanish people
Full Definition of SPANISH
1
: the Romance language of the largest part of Spain and of the countries colonized by Spaniards
2
plural in construction : the people of Spain
— Spanish adjective
— Span·ish·ness noun
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Origin of SPANISH
Spanish, adjective, from Middle English Spainish, from Spain
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SPANISH Defined for Kids
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adjective Span·ish \ˈspa-nish\
Definition of SPANISH for Kids
: of or relating to Spain, its people, or the Spanish language
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noun
Definition of SPANISH for Kids
1
: the language of Spain and the countries colonized by Spaniards
2
Spanish plural : the people of Spain
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