I. ˈsantəs adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: from Santos, city in southeastern Brazil
: of or from the city of Santos, Brazil : of the kind or style prevalent in Santos
II. noun
( -es )
Etymology: after Santos, Brazil, principal shipping port for coffee in Brazil
1. or santos coffee usually capitalized S : Brazilian coffee that is produced chiefly in São Paulo and is characterized by moderate body and somewhat acid flavor — see bourbon 5
2. often capitalized : dark beaver