Araucan

[ uh-raw-kuhn ]

noun

, plural A·rau·cans, (especially collectively) A·rau·can,

1. Araucanian.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Araucan¹

< Spanish araucano, equivalent to Arauc ( o ) province in central Chile + -ano -an

Example Sentences

Formerly, the Araucan warriors were buried with their weapons, their horse was felled on the grave and consumed.

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