peruvian
adj.adj. relating to the country of Peru in South America, its people, or its culture.
adj. relating to Peru or its inhabitants. Primarily used as a relational adjective; when used to refer to a person, it follows standard capitalization rules for demonyms.
I love eating at the new Peruvian restaurant downtown.
The museum is hosting a special exhibition of ancient Peruvian textiles and gold artifacts.
The chef gained international acclaim by blending traditional Peruvian ingredients with modern techniques, showcasing the diverse culinary heritage of the Andean region.
From Peru + -v- + -ian, or from Latin Peruvia.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Typically used attributively before a noun. Always capitalized.
Last updated May 6, 2026