balaio

Portuguese

Etymology

Uncertain. Perhaps from French balai.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /baˈlaj.u/ [baˈlaɪ̯.u]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /baˈlaj.o/ [baˈlaɪ̯.o]

  • Rhymes: -aju
  • Hyphenation: ba‧lai‧o

Noun

balaio m (plural balaios)

  1. hamper (large basket)
  2. (Rio Grande do Sul) an ancient dance

Descendants

  • → Spanish: balay, balayo

Further reading

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