Chile

English

/ˈt͡ʃɪl.e/, /ˈt͡ʃiː.leɪ/, /ˈt͡ʃileɪ/

proper noun
Definitions
  • (country in South America).

Etymology

Derived from Quechua chiri (cold) derived from Mapudungun chülle (Chroicocephalus serranus).

Origin

Mapudungun

chülle

Gloss

Chroicocephalus serranus

Timeline

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