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Portuguese
Etymology
From pirlito (“hawthorn fruit”), metathetical form of pilrito.
Pronunciation
Noun
pirulito m (plural pirulitos)
- (Brazil) lollipop (confectionery on a stick)
- Synonym: chupa-chupa
(Can we date this quote?), Jacinto Silva, Lídio Cavalcante (lyrics and music), “Cantando a Minha Loa”:
- (Brazil, vulgar) penis
- Synonyms: cacete, caralho, pau, pênis, pinto
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