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Portuguese
Etymology
From Latin pecora, neuter plural of pecus (“cattle”), via Italian pecora (“sheep”).
Pronunciation
Noun
pécora f (plural pécoras)
- head of cattle
- (derogatory, colloquial) prostitute (woman with a bad grade)
- (regional, derogatory) frivolous girl/bitch
Derived terms
Spanish
Etymology
From Latin pecora, neuter plural of pecus (“cattle”).
Noun
pécora f (plural pécoras)
- bitch.
- whore.
- Livestock head, typically yielding wool.
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