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cuíca.

any of several small opossum species

5 characters2 syllables approx.Português language

Meaning & usage

noun/kuˈi.kɐ/Brazil/ˈkwi.kɐ/Brazil/ˈkwi.kɐ/Portugal
  1. any of several small opossum species

    Brazil · feminine
  2. cuica (Brazilian type of friction drum)

    Brazil · feminine
Where this word comes from

Clipping of quaiquica, from Old Tupi gûaîkuíka.

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