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Rodriguan, a. and n.|rɒˈdriːgən| [f. Rodrigues (see below) + -an.] A. adj. Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the island of Rodrigues, a dependency of Mauritius in the western Indian Ocean, or its people. B. n. A native or inhabitant of Rodrigues.
1973Times 5 Mar. (Mauritius Suppl.) p. v/1 The islanders are very Rodriguan-minded. Ibid., An elected island council..would give Rodriguans a chance to put their views. 1974Islander (Victoria, B.C.) 25 Aug. 2/4 We found the Rodriguans interesting. 1977G. Durrell Golden Bats & Pink Pigeons iv. 86 A large, chocolate-coloured Rodriguan in a handsome, khaki uniform. |