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Monsanto
Monsanto (name) means a surname of Portuguese origin, also historically the name of a major American agrochemical company. Example: “Monsanto was once one of the largest agricultural companies in the world.”
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A surname of Portuguese origin, also historically the name of a major American agrochemical company.
"Monsanto was once one of the largest agricultural companies in the world."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Monsantos
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Etymology
Borrowed from Portuguese Monsanto.
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What does “Monsanto” mean?
The word “Monsanto” means a surname of Portuguese origin, also historically the name of a major American agrochemical company.
How do you use “Monsanto” in a sentence?
Here is “Monsanto” used in a sentence: “Monsanto was once one of the largest agricultural companies in the world.”
What part of speech is “Monsanto”?
“Monsanto” is a name.
Where does the word “Monsanto” come from?
The word “Monsanto” comes from Portuguese. Borrowed from Portuguese Monsanto.
Is “Monsanto” a common word?
“Monsanto” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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