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Caonabo

A Taino chief from Hispaniola who was forcibly taken to Spain as a prize specimen because of his noble and impressive physique, but died after a hunger strike. It refers to a man with a striking, strong, or imposing physical presence (Caonabo was a powerful indigenous cacique who led the resistance against the Spanish).

An indigenous man of elegant appearance.

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República Dominicanaby Anónimo

Caonabo

The indigenous chief who cursed out that big-shot Columbus's mother. (Caonabo was a Taino leader who led the resistance against the Spanish conquest of Hispaniola).

Columbus: We have come to conquer Hispaniola, you jackass. Caonabo: Jack-what? Columbus, wait one second: GRAB THE BOWS AND ARROWS! Hey Columbus: FUCK YOUR MOTHER!

Automatically translated from Spanish

República Dominicanaby Anónimo

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