Miskitoとは 意味・読み方・使い方

語源

From Spanish Mosquito, and its source, Miskito Miskito, of unknown origin.

発音

• (英国発音) IPA^(key): /ˈmɪs.kɪ.təʊ/
• (米国発音) IPA^(key): /ˈmɪs.kɪ.toʊ/

形容詞

Miskito (not comparable)

1. Pertaining to a Native American people living in the region of Moskitia in Central America.
   • 1789, Olaudah Equiano, The Interesting Narrative, vol. I, ch. 11:

     Before I embarked, I found with the Doctor four Musquito Indians, who were chiefs in their own country, and were brought here by some English traders for some selfish ends.

名詞

Miskito (複数形 Miskitos または Miskito)

1. A member of these people; a Miskito Indian. [from. 17th c.]

固有名詞

Miskito

1. The Miskito language. [from 19th c.]

参照

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary: Tenth Edition (1997)

Further reading

• Wiktionary’s coverage of Miskito terms
• Ethnologue entry for Miskito, miq ⁠

アナグラム

• Imotski