bolo-rei

See also: bolo rei

Portuguese

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Etymology

Literally, “king cake”, in reference to the biblical Three Kings. Calque of French gâteau des rois.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌbo.luˈʁej/ [ˌbo.luˈheɪ̯]
 

  • Hyphenation: bo‧lo‧-rei

Noun

bolo-rei m (plural bolos-reis)

  1. a traditional Portuguese king cake (type of fruitcake), characteristic of the Christmas season and usually crown-shaped.
    Synonyms: bolo de reis, bolo do Natal

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