criollo

n., pl., -los (-lōz, -yōs).
A Spanish American of European, usually Spanish descent.

adj.

1. Of or relating to a criollo or criollos.
2. Indigenous to or characteristic of a Spanish-American country: criollo cattle; a criollo dish.

[Spanish. See Creole.]

Native Spanish-American light horse or riding pony. Includes a number of ethnic varieties, e.g. Argentine Criollo. Any color, 13.3 to 15 hands high. Originated from a mixture of Arab, Barb and Andalusian.

IN BRIEF: n. - A Spanish American of pure European stock (usually Spanish).

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The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: a Spanish American of pure European stock (usually Spanish)

Meaning #2: cocoa of superior quality

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cao criollo