Gentoo.
A non-Muslim inhabitant of India, a Hindu; specifically, in Southern India, an ethnic-Telugu.
Meaning & usage
A non-Muslim inhabitant of India, a Hindu; specifically, in Southern India, an ethnic-Telugu.
The gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua), a species of penguin.
Where this word comes from
Of Anglo-Indian origin (17th century), apparently a borrowing from Portuguese gentio (“heathen”) (compare gentile (“pagan”)).
The Telugu language.
Where this word comes from
Of Anglo-Indian origin (17th century), apparently a borrowing from Portuguese gentio (“heathen”) (compare gentile (“pagan”)).
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.