Lilo

/ (ˈlaɪləʊ) /

noun plural -los

trademark a type of inflatable plastic or rubber mattress

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Discover The Influence Of Portuguese On English Via This Quiz!

We’ve gathered some interesting words donated to English from Portuguese … as well as some that just don’t translate at all. Do you know what they mean?

Question 1 of 11

Which of the following bird names traces its immediate origin to Portuguese?

owl

crow

piranha

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Example sentences from the Web for lilo

But that article described Deen as calm and reliable, especially compared to LiLo.
My Bizarre Night With James Deen, Libertarian Porn Star|Emily Shire|November 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In typical Lilo fashion, her appearance at NYFW was anything but drama-free.
Is Fashion Lindsay Lohan’s Latest Form of Rehab?|Erin Cunningham|June 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The film did show off one of Lilo's lesser-known talents— pole dancing.
Lindsay Lohan's Early Crimes & Misdemeanors|Sujay Kumar, The Daily Beast Video|July 7, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Are there not many thousands of 'Katolikos' in Hawaii, the land from whence comes Lilo?
Rodman The Boatsteerer And Other Stories|Louis Becke

"We must hasten on board, Lilo," said Mrs. Marston, as she walked hurriedly along beside him to the house.
John Frewen, South Sea Whaler|Louis Becke
Lilo struck his hand upon a little table before which he sat, and at once the assembly was silent.
Rodman The Boatsteerer And Other Stories|Louis Becke
Mrs. Marston found the articles for him, and Lilo at once took them to Villari, who was at the wheel.
John Frewen, South Sea Whaler|Louis Becke
As the captain and his friends entered, Lilo, the teacher, advanced to meet them.
Rodman The Boatsteerer And Other Stories|Louis Becke