espinho-branco

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See also: espinho branco

Portuguese

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Etymology

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From espinho (thorn) +‎ branco (white), literally white-thorn.

Noun

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espinho-branco m (plural espinhos-brancos)

  1. (Brazil) the common name of several thorny plants in the Mimosoideae subfamily characterised by white flowers