canjiquinha

Portuguese

Etymology

From canjica +‎ -inha.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /kɐ̃.ʒiˈkĩ.ɲɐ/ [kɐ̃.ʒiˈkĩ.j̃ɐ]
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /kɐ̃.ʒiˈki.ɲɐ/

  • Hyphenation: can‧ji‧qui‧nha

Noun

canjiquinha f (plural canjiquinhas)

  1. porridge made with corn grits
    Synonyms: xerém, quirera
  2. diminutive of canjica
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