English Explanatory Dictionary

caipirinha

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A traditional Brazilian alcoholic drink prepared with cachaça, lime juice, sugar, and ice.

Pronunciation

/ˌkaɪ.pɪˈɹiː.njə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-caipirinha.wav

Word forms

caipirinha caipirinhas

Etymology

Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese caipirinha (literally “little hillbilly”).

Derived words

caipiroska caipivodka
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