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Portuguese
Etymology
From Malay cawan, from Mandarin 茶碗 (cháwǎn, “teacup”).
Possibly from a theorized Etruscan "zavena" (Anc. Greek "Kántharos").
Pronunciation
Noun
chávena f (plural chávenas)
- (Portugal) cup (especially a teacup)
- Synonym: xícara