quadrilha

Portuguese

/ˌkwa.ˈdɾi.ʎɐ/

noun
Definitions
  • (collective) gang group of criminals or alleged criminals
  • (dance) quadrille
  • (colloquial) crowd

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish, Castilian cuadrilla (team).

Origin

Spanish

cuadrilla

Gloss

team

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