Etymology

modinha

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Today it means: A kind of sentimental love song of Portugal and Brazil. Full definition →

First used 18th c.Portuguese modinha
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  1. Portuguese · borrowed frommodinha
  2. English todaymodinha

Borrowed from Portuguese modinha.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 18th c. A kind of sentimental love song of Portugal and Brazil.

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