Etymology

Holy Ghost soup

Today it means: A type of beef soup from the Azores, traditionally eaten on the Pentecost. Full definition →

Portuguese sopa do Espírito Santo
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  1. Portuguese · calque ofsopa do Espírito Santo
  2. English todayHoly Ghost soup

Calque of Portuguese sopa do Espírito Santo.

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