pi'poka

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Old Tupi

Etymology

From pira (“skin”) +‎ pok (“burst”).

Pronunciation

Noun

pi'poka

  1. the sudden burst of a surface
  2. popcorn

Descendants

  • Portuguese: pipoca
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