codinome

Portuguese

Etymology

Partial calque of English code name.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ko.d͡ʒiˈnõ.mi/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ko.d͡ʒiˈno.me/

  • Rhymes: -õmi

Noun

codinome m (plural codinomes)

  1. (Brazil, business, espionage, military) code name (name used to clandestinely identify something)

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