Mauritian
/ (məˈrɪʃən) /
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adjective
of or relating to the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius or its inhabitants
noun
a native or inhabitant of Mauritius
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Example sentences from the Web for Mauritian
A Mauritian himself, he has had every opportunity to write a readable and interesting volume.
The Mauritian Creoles have adopted a marine word in lieu of the French term frontière.
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