Etymology

moqueca

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Today it means: A Brazilian stew from the state of Bahia, based on fish, onions, garlic, tomatoes, and cilantro. Full definition →

Brazilian Portuguese moqueca ← Kimbundu mukeka
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The story

  1. Kimbundumukeka
  2. Brazilian Portuguesemoqueca
  3. English todaymoqueca

Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese moqueca, borrowed from Kimbundu mukeka.

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