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From saia + -ote.
- (Brazil) IPA(key): /sajˈɔ.t͡ʃi/ [saɪ̯ˈɔ.t͡ʃi]
- (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /sajˈɔ.te/ [saɪ̯ˈɔ.te]
saiote m (plural saiotes)
- a short skirt
- petticoat (thin piece of clothing wore under a skirt or dress)
- Synonyms: anágua, nágua