marimbondo

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Portuguese

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um marimbondo

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Kimbundu marimbondo, plural of rimbondo (wasp). Compare English marabunta and Sranan Tongo marbonsu (wasp of the genus Polistes).

Pronunciation

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  • Hyphenation: ma‧rim‧bon‧do

Noun

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marimbondo m (plural marimbondos)

  1. wasp
    Synonyms: vespa, caba, cabatão
  2. common designation for hymenopteran insects, especially from the family of vespids and pompilids
  3. a dance from the Brazilian state of Goiás
  4. (Angola, slang, derogatory) corrupt politician of the MPLA

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