ruiva

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Pronunciation

 
 

Etymology 1

From Latin rubia.

Noun

ruiva f (plural ruivas)

  1. madder (Rubia tinctorum, a herbaceous plant)
    Synonyms: ruiva-dos-tintureiros, garança, granza

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Adjective

ruiva

  1. feminine singular of ruivo

Noun

ruiva f (plural ruivas)

  1. female equivalent of ruivo