almofada

Portuguese

/ˌaɫ.mu.ˈfa.ðɐ/, /ˌaw.mu.ˈfa.da/, /ˌaɫ.mo.ˈfa.da/, /ˌaɻ.mo.ˈfa.da/

noun
Definitions
  • cushion soft material in cloth bag
  • (chiefly) pillow

Etymology

Derived from Andalusian Arabic مخدة, اَلْمُخَدَّة derived from Arabic مِخَدَّة.

Origin

Arabic

مِخَدَّة

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