Changoan

/tʃæŋˈɡoʊən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the Chango people or their culture and language.

Etymology

Derived from Chango, a Tupi-speaking indigenous people of Brazil. The suffix '-an' indicates belonging or relation.

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The Chango people's knowledge of Amazon plant medicine has inspired modern pharmaceutical research—about 25% of modern drugs contain ingredients discovered from indigenous plant use.

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