Luso-

combining form Lu·so- \ˌlü-(ˌ)sō\

Definition of LUSO-

: Portuguese and <Luso-Brazilian>

Portuguese, from lusitano Portuguese, from Latin Lusitanus of Lusitania (ancient region corresponding approximately to modern Portugal)

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