Portuguese

Proper noun

Romeu m

1. A male given name, equivalent to English Romeo

Derived terms

• romeu

Galician

Noun

romeu m ‎(plural romeus)

1. rosemary

Old Portuguese

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ro.ˈmew/

Noun

romeu m ‎(plural romeus)

1. (religion) pilgrim
   • 13th century, attributed to Alfonso X of Castile, Cantigas de Santa Maria, E codex, cantiga 159 (facsimile):

     Como ſanta maria fez deſcobrir hũa poſta de carne que furtaran a uũs romeus na uila de Rocamador.

     How Holy Mary caused to be found a piece of meat which was stolen from some pilgrims in the village of Rocamadour.

Synonyms

• romeiro

Related terms

• romeria