Manchego
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A person from La Mancha in central Spain
- noun
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- A Manchego is often served as part of a traditional Spanish cheese platter, showcasing the flavors of the region.
Examples
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My friend, who is a Manchego, shared fascinating stories about life in La Mancha when we visited her hometown.
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I think it's some kind of a Spanish Manchego.
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I'm off to Madrid this week for work (manchego!) so I've asked a few other bloggers to hold down the fort during my absence.
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During our travels, we met several Manchegos who were proud to teach us about their local customs and heritage.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Manchego originally means 'a person from La Mancha', so a Manchego is someone born or living in that region and linked to its traditions.
