Guanche Words
After the discovery of Madeira in 1419, the Portuguese began the colonization of the island. To develop the sugar-based economy, importing labour became necessary. Thus, starting in 1452, enslaved people were brought from the Canary Islands, including the Guanches. Their linguistic influence is reflected in Madeira's toponyms and vocabulary.
This word is a name of a place in the Canary Islands, but also in Madeira
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This term is used in Madeira to refer to a type of woody shrub native to the Canary Islands, reflecting the Guanche influence on botanical terminology.
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This word is a viewing point in Fajã da Ovelha, Calheta.
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This word is an islet close to Ponta de São Lourenço
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