/peliˈroxo/
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Translation
red-haired, ginger
Word origin
A compound of pelo ('hair') and rojo ('red'), from Latin pilus and russeus. It describes someone whose hair is red.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- pilus + russeus
Grammar
Femininepelirroja
Masc pluralpelirrojos
Fem pluralpelirrojas
Examples
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My cousin is red-haired and has very fair skin.
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The red-haired girl was playing in the park.
Muchos irlandeses .
Many Irish people are red-haired.
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That ginger actor is very well known.
melena .
Her red hair drew attention.
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