comanche
Comanche
adjective noun koh-MAN-cheh Rare
Origin: From Spanish adaptation of the Ute word kɨmantsi (enemy, stranger).
Usage Note
Comanche refers to the Comanche people, a Native American nation of the Great Plains. In Spanish it functions as both adjective and noun and is used historically and culturally. It is also occasionally used in informal Spanish speech to mean 'wild' or 'uncivilized', though this usage is considered pejorative.
Examples
"El guerrero comanche era conocido por su habilidad ecuestre."
Natural Translation
The Comanche warrior was known for his equestrian skill.
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