mãe-velha

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Portuguese

Etymology

Literally, old mother.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈmɐ̃j̃ ˈvɛ.ʎɐ/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈmɐ̃j̃ ˈvɛ.ʎa/

Noun

mãe-velha f (plural mães-velhas)

  1. (Northeast Brazil) hammock very comfortable and with a lot of use

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