Carioca

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(kar′ē ō′kə)

noun

a person born or living in Rio de Janeiro

Origin: BrazPort < Tupí, lit., white house

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noun
  1. A native or inhabitant of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  2. carioca
    a. A dance similar to the samba.
    b. The music for this dance.

Origin:

Origin: Portuguese

Origin: , of Tupian origin

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Related Forms:

  • Carˌi·oˈcan adjective

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