martinican

martinican
I. \\|märtən|ēkən\ adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Martinique, island in the West Indies + English -an
1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Martinique
2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Martinicans
II. noun (-s)
Usage: capitalized
: a native or inhabitant of Martinique

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