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Catalan

noun Cat·a·lan \ˈka-tə-lən, -ˌlan\

Definition of CATALAN

1
:  a native or inhabitant of Catalonia
2
:  the Romance language of Catalonia, Valencia, Andorra, and the Balearic islands
— Catalan adjective
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Origin of CATALAN

Spanish catalán
First Known Use: 15th century

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  1. Catalan
  2. Catalan ass
  3. Catalan forge
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