malê

See also: Appendix:Variations of "male"

Portuguese

Etymology

From Yoruba ìmàle (“Muslim”).

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -e
  • Hyphenation: ma‧lê

Noun

malê m (plural malês)

  1. (Bahia, Brazil, historical) Muslim Afro-Brazilian
    Synonym: alufá

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