círio

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Portuguese

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Etymology

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From Old Galician-Portuguese cirio, from Latin cēreus (waxen). Doublet of céreo.

Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈsi.ɾi.u/ [ˈsi.ɾɪ.u], (faster pronunciation) /ˈsi.ɾju/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈsi.ɾi.o/ [ˈsi.ɾɪ.o], (faster pronunciation) /ˈsi.ɾjo/

Noun

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círio m (plural círios)

  1. a large candle
  2. a Christian pilgrimage