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fado

Pronunciation: /ˈfɑːdəʊ/
Definition of fado

noun (plural fados)

  • a type of popular Portuguese song, usually with a melancholy theme and accompanied by mandolins or guitars.
  • [mass noun] the music for a fado.

Origin:

Portuguese, literally 'fate'

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Definition of fado in the US English dictionary
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