—n. (pl. same)
1 a a native or national of Portugal. b a person of Portuguese descent.
2 the language of Portugal.
—adj. of or relating to Portugal or its people or language.
Phrases and idioms:
Portuguese man-of-war a dangerous tropical or sub-tropical marine hydrozoan of the genus Physalia with a large crest and a poisonous sting.
Etymology: Port. portuguez f. med.L portugalensis
Useful english dictionary. 2012.