English Explanatory Dictionary

moqueca

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Brazilian stew from the state of Bahia, based on fish, onions, garlic, tomatoes, and cilantro.

Word forms

moqueca moquecas

Etymology

Etymology tree Kimbundu mukekabor. Brazilian Portuguese moquecabor. English moqueca Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese moqueca, borrowed from Kimbundu mukeka.

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