quindim

English

Etymology

From Brazilian Portuguese quindim, from Kongo dikende.

Noun

quindim (plural quindims)

  1. A Brazilian baked custard dessert made chiefly from sugar, egg yolks, and ground coconut.

Translations

Portuguese

Etymology

From Kongo dikende.[1]

Pronunciation

  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /kĩˈd͡ʒĩ/

  • Rhymes: -ĩ
  • Audio (Brazil):(file)

Noun

quindim m (plural quindins)

  1. quindim (Brazilian baked custard dessert made chiefly from sugar, egg yolks, and ground coconut)

References

  1. ^ John T. Schneider (1991) Dictionary of African Borrowings in Brazilian Portuguese, Buske Verlag, page 254
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