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mex·i·can I. \ˈmeksə̇kən, -sēk-\ adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Spanish mexicano, mejicano, from México, Méjico Mexico, country in southern No. America + Spanish -ano -an 1. a. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Mexico b. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Mexico 2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Mexican language 3. : central american 2 II. noun (-s) 1. capitalized a. : a native or inhabitant of Mexico b. : a person of Mexican descent c. Southwest : a person of mixed Spanish and Indian descent 2. a. usually capitalized : nahuatl b. capitalized : Spanish as spoken in Mexico 3. usually capitalized : mexican dollar 4. often capitalized : french yellow |