Matamoros

See also: matamoros

Spanish

Etymology

Verb-object compound, composed of mata (“to kill”) +‎ moros (“Moors”), literally “Moor-killer”. Compare Italian Mazzamauro.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌmataˈmoɾos/ [ˌma.t̪aˈmo.ɾos]
  • Rhymes: -oɾos

Proper noun

Matamoros m or f by sense

  1. a surname
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