Etymology

farofa

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Today it means: A toasted manioc flour used in Brazilian cookery, typically as an accompaniment to a main meal. Full definition →

First used 20th c.Portuguese farofa ← Kimbundu falofa
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  1. Kimbundu · derived fromfalofa
  2. Portuguese · derived fromfarofa
  3. English todayfarofa

From Portuguese farofa, perhaps from Kimbundu falofa or from Latin far (“a type of hulled wheat”) + offa (“chunk; dumpling”).

First known use, by meaning

  • from 20th c. A toasted manioc flour used in Brazilian cookery, typically as an accompaniment to a main meal.

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