xerém

Portuguese

Alternative forms

  • xarém

Etymology

Uncertain. Possibly from Yoruba xe'ree.

Pronunciation

  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ʃeˈɾẽj̃/ [ʃeˈɾẽɪ̯̃]

Noun

xerém m (uncountable) (Northeast Brazil, cooking)

  1. cracked corn; corn grits (frequently used as bird feed)
    Synonym: quirera
  2. porridge made with corn grits
    Synonyms: canjiquinha, quirera

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