maria-chiquinha

Portuguese

Etymology

From the proper name Maria Chiquinha.

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Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /maˌɾi.ɐ.ʃiˈkĩ.ɲɐ/ [maˌɾi.ɐ.ʃiˈkĩ.j̃ɐ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /maˌɾi.a.ʃiˈki.ɲa/
 

  • Hyphenation: ma‧ri‧a‧chi‧qui‧nha

Noun

maria-chiquinha f (plural marias-chiquinhas)

  1. (Brazil, informal) pigtail (either of two braids or ponytails on the side of the head)
  2. (Brazil, informal) bunches (hairstyle which uses ponytails)

Further reading

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