"alcantara" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Probably derived from Italian Alcantara (“river in Italy”) or possibly Spanish Alcántara, both from Arabic اَلْقَنْطَرَة (al-qanṭara, “the bridge”). The reason for the derivation is unknown. Etymology templates: {{noncog|it|Alcantara||river in Italy}} Italian Alcantara (“river in Italy”), {{noncog|es|Alcántara}} Spanish Alcántara, {{der|en|ar|قنطرة|اَلْقَنْطَرَة|the bridge}} Arabic اَلْقَنْطَرَة (al-qanṭara, “the bridge”), {{root|en|ar|ق ن ط ر|ق ط ر}}, {{unk|en|nocap=1}} unknown Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} alcantara (uncountable)
  1. A suede-like synthetic textile, composed of polyester and polyurethane. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Materials
    Sense id: en-alcantara-en-noun-Hea6SzOv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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