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Portuguese
Etymology
Borrowed from Nheengatu yakarewasú. Equivalent to jacaré + -açu.
Pronunciation
Noun
jacaré-açu m (plural jacarés-açus or (rare) jacarés-açu)
- (Brazil) black caiman
- cold-earth mamey
- Synonym: caferana
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