miojo

Portuguese

Etymology

Genericized trademark from the consumer brand Miojo, sold by Nissin Foods in Brazil, ultimately from Japanese 明星 (myōjō, “a bright star, Venus; an extraordinarily outstanding person”).

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /miˈo.ʒu/ [mɪˈo.ʒu], (faster pronunciation) /ˈmjo.ʒu/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /miˈo.ʒo/ [mɪˈo.ʒo], (faster pronunciation) /ˈmjo.ʒo/

  • Rhymes: -oʒu
  • Hyphenation: mi‧o‧jo

Noun

miojo m (plural miojos)

  1. (Brazil) noodles (especially instant)

Further reading

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