Anhanga

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Old Tupi

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Tupi-Guarani *ajaŋ.

Cognate with Guaraní Aña.

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Anhanga

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

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Portuguese: Anhangá

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