capoeira

Portuguese

/ka.puˈe(j).ɾɐ/, /kɐ.puˈɐj.ɾɐ/

noun
Definitions
  • henhouse.
  • (slang) brothel.

Etymology

Suffix from Portuguese capão (capon).

Origin

Portuguese

capão

Gloss

capon

Concept
Semantic Field

Animals

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji

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