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mocotó

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Portuguese

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Etymology

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Said to be either from Kongo makooto or Old Tupi mbokotóg. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes:
  • Hyphenation: mo‧co‧tó

Noun

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mocotó m (plural mocotós) (Brazil)

  1. calf's foot
    Synonym: chambaril
  2. (cooking) a Brazilian stew made from calf's feet, beans, and vegetables
    Synonym: mão de vaca
  3. calf’s foot jelly, a sweet dessert

Further reading

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