cilício

Portuguese

Etymology

From Latin cilicium.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /siˈli.si.u/ [siˈli.sɪ.u], (faster pronunciation) /siˈli.sju/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /siˈli.si.o/ [siˈli.sɪ.o], (faster pronunciation) /siˈli.sjo/

Noun

cilício m (plural cilícios)

  1. cilice, hairshirt
  2. (figurative) voluntary sacrifice or mortification
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