pirulito

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Portuguese

Etymology

From pirlito (hawthorn fruit), metathetical form of pilrito.

Pronunciation

  • Hyphenation: pi‧ru‧li‧to

Noun

pirulito m (plural pirulitos)

  1. (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”:
      Pirulito, todo menino acha bacana / Quem tem dente chupa cana
      (please add an English translation of this quotation)
  2. (Brazil, vulgar) penis
    Synonyms: cacete, caralho, pau, pênis, pinto

Descendants

  • Hunsrik: Pirulitt (lollipop)

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