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Anhanga

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Old Tupi

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Etymology

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Inherited from Proto-Tupi-Guarani *ajaŋ.

Cognate with Guaraní Aña.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ãˈɲã.ŋa]
  • Rhymes: -ãŋa
  • Hyphenation: A‧nha‧nga

Proper noun

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Anhanga

  1. (folklore) name of a supernatural being of Tupi Mythology.
  2. (Late Tupi, Christianity) Satan; the Devil
    Synonym: (North Tupi) Îurupari

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Portuguese: Anhangá

Further reading

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