Lucayan

English

Etymology

Anglicization of Spanish lucayo, derived from the Taino Lukku-Cairi (which the people used for themselves), meaning "people of the islands".

Noun

Lucayan (plural Lucayans)

  1. One of the original inhabitants of the Bahamas before the arrival of Europeans.

Adjective

Lucayan (comparative more Lucayan, superlative most Lucayan)

  1. Of or relating to these people.

Derived terms

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