maria-farinha

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Portuguese[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Maria (Mary, a common female given name) +‎ farinha (flour).

Pronunciation[edit]

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /maˌɾi.ɐ.faˈɾĩ.ɲɐ/ [maˌɾi.ɐ.faˈɾĩ.j̃ɐ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /maˌɾi.a.faˈɾi.ɲa/

  • Hyphenation: ma‧ri‧a‧fa‧ri‧nha

Noun[edit]

maria-farinha f (plural marias-farinha)

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    Synonym: guaruçá