Gentoo

Gen·too

[jen-too] noun, plural Gen·toos, adjective Archaic.
noun
1.
a Hindu.
2.
any of the languages of those who practice the Hindu religion, especially Telugu.
adjective
3.
of or relating to the Gentoos.

Origin:
1630–40; < Portuguese gentio gentile

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Gentoo (ˈdʒɛntuː) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -toos
archaic (sometimes not capital) a Hindu, esp as distinguished from a Muslim
 
[C17: from Portuguese gentio pagan (literally: Gentile)]

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