Teuton

noun Teu·ton \ˈtü-t^ən, ˈtyü-, -ˌtän\

Definition of TEUTON

: a member of an ancient probably Germanic or Celtic people

: a member of a people speaking a language of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family; especially : german

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Latin Teutoni, plural

First Known Use: circa 1580

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