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Portuguese
Etymology
From Latin ēricius (“hedgehog”). Cognate with Italian riccio, Spanish rizo. Doublet of erício.
Pronunciation
Noun
riço m (plural riços)
- a type of curly woollen cloth
Adjective
riço (feminine riça, masculine plural riços, feminine plural riças)
- (of hair) frizzy
- Synonym: orvalho
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