minho
minho Lexical Profile
• noun
A major river in the Iberian Peninsula that rises in Galicia, Spain, and flows southwest to form part of the natural border between northwestern Portugal and Spain before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean.
"The ancient fortress town of Valença overlooks the Minho, historically guarding the river crossing into Spain."
A historical and cultural province in northwestern Portugal, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the river of the same name to the north, renowned for its lush landscapes and Vinho Verde wine production.
"Many traditional Portuguese folk dances and vibrant agrarian festivals originated in the rural communities of the Minho."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Portuguese 'Minho' (and Spanish 'Miño'), derived from the Latin 'Minius', the ancient Roman name for the river.
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