Catalan
noun
Cat·a·lan
ˈka-tə-lən 
-ˌlan
1
: a native or inhabitant of Catalonia
2
: the Romance language of Catalonia, Valencia, Andorra, and the Balearic islands
Catalan
adjective
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The blend of thyme, day-old bread, eggs and olive oil was a simple dish available year-round, thanks to thyme's abundance in the Catalan countryside.
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Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
From $499 per night. BOOK NOW Perks: Pet-friendly, patio, washer, BBQ grill, outdoor dining space, private backyard
If a 12th-century French apartment feels too cramped and modern, how about a 10th-century castle just across the border in Catalan?
—Tim Nelson, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
However, the Catalan coach’s unusual but inspired substitution changed the momentum.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Investigators said Catalan, a co-owner and manager at the Latin Flavors restaurant, provided alcohol to an 18-year-old employee after her shift that day.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
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Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
From $499 per night. BOOK NOW Perks: Pet-friendly, patio, washer, BBQ grill, outdoor dining space, private backyard
If a 12th-century French apartment feels too cramped and modern, how about a 10th-century castle just across the border in Catalan?
—Tim Nelson, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
However, the Catalan coach’s unusual but inspired substitution changed the momentum.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Investigators said Catalan, a co-owner and manager at the Latin Flavors restaurant, provided alcohol to an 18-year-old employee after her shift that day.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Catalan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Catalan. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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