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Portuguese
Etymology
Likely from Old Tupi panama (“butterfly”). Cognate with Guaraní panambi, Eastern Bolivian Guaraní panapana, Cocama panama, Omagua panama and Sirionó ana ana
Pronunciation
Noun
panapaná m (plural panapanás)
- (Brazil) flight (collective term for butterfly)
- (Brazil) a butterfly
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