Etymology

cauim

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Today it means: An alcoholic beverage of Tupian origin, made by the fermentation of manioc, cashews, or maize. Full definition →

Brazilian Portuguese cauim ← Old Tupi kaûĩ
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  1. Old Tupi · derived fromkaûĩ
  2. Brazilian Portuguese · borrowed fromcauim
  3. English todaycauim

From Brazilian Portuguese cauim, from Old Tupi kaûĩ.

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