Associations to the word «Criollo»

Wiktionary

CRIOLLO, noun. (historical) A member of social class in the 16th century Spanish colonies, who were born in the colonies but had European lineage.

Dictionary definition

CRIOLLO, noun. A Spanish American of pure European stock (usually Spanish); "Mexico is a country of mestizos, criollos, and indigenes".
CRIOLLO, noun. Cocoa of superior quality.

Wise words

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