miojo

Portuguese

Etymology

Genericized trademark from the consumer brand Miojo, sold by Nissin Foods in Brazil, ultimately from Japanese 明星 (myōjō).

Pronunciation

  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /mi.ˈo.ʒu/
  • Rhymes: -oʒu

Noun

miojo m (plural miojos)

  1. (Brazil) noodles (especially instant)

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