beijinho

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Portuguese

 Beijinho on Portuguese Wikipedia
Beijinho (candy)

Etymology

From beijo +‎ -inho.

Pronunciation

 
 

  • Hyphenation: bei‧ji‧nho

Noun

beijinho m (plural beijinhos)

  1. diminutive of beijo
  2. small kiss, peck
    Synonyms: beijoca, bitoca
  3. (cooking) a ball-shaped candy prepared with condensed milk and desiccated coconut, usually topped with a clove
    Coordinate terms: brigadeiro, cajuzinho