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Mediterranean

adjective/mɨ.dɨ.tɨ.ˈʁɐ.nɨ.u/medium

me·di·ter·râ·ne·o

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of the Mediterranean Sea or the region surrounding it.
They spent holidays on a Mediterranean island.
Olive oil is a staple of Mediterranean cuisine.
Common collocations
Mediterranean SeaMediterranean climateMediterranean dietMediterranean region

Etymology

Do latim 'Mediterraneus' (medius 'meio' + terra 'terra'), 'que está no meio das terras'.

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