siriapûã

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Old Tupi

siri (Callinectes sapidus)

Etymology

From siri (crab) +‎ apûã (point), literally pointy crab, referring to the big thorns on its appendages.

Pronunciation

Noun

siriapûã

  1. blue crab (Callinectes sapidus)

Descendants

  • Portuguese: siripuã

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