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loa.

a speech of commendation; praise

3 characters1 syllables approx.Português language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈlo(w).ɐ/Brazil[ˈlo(ʊ̯).ɐ]Brazil/ˈlo.ɐ/Portugal/ˈlo(w).ɐ/Northern, Portugal
  1. a speech of commendation; praise

    feminine
  2. a song paying respect to saints; a carol (religious Christmastime song)

    feminine
  3. prologue (expository song)

    Azores · feminine
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Old Galician-Portuguese loa, deverbal from loar.

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