English Explanatory Dictionary

maxixe

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Brazilian dance in a rapid 2/4 time, influenced by the tango and polka.
  2. A deep blue variety of beryl.

Pronunciation

/maˈʃiːʃə/ /makˈsiːks/

Word forms

maxixe maxixes

Etymology

From Brazilian Portuguese maxixe.

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