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capoeira

Syllabification: (ca·po·ei·ra)
Pronunciation: /ˌkäpo͞oˈārə/

Definition of capoeira

noun

  • a system of physical discipline and movement originating among Brazilian slaves, treated as a martial art and dance form.

Origin:

Portuguese

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