muamba

Portuguese

Etymology

Borrowed from Kimbundu [Term?].

Pronunciation
 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /muˈɐ̃.bɐ/ [mʊˈɐ̃.bɐ], (faster pronunciation) /ˈmwɐ̃.bɐ/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /muˈɐ̃.ba/ [mʊˈɐ̃.ba], (faster pronunciation) /ˈmwɐ̃.ba/

  • Hyphenation: mu‧am‧ba

Noun

muamba f (plural muambas)

  1. a basket for commodity transportation
  2. (Angola, cooking) a stew made with oil palm
  3. (Brazil) relating to illegal activity
    1. illegal trade, smuggling
      Synonym: contrabando
    2. theft of commodities in harbours and warehouses
    3. good obtained illegally
      Synonyms: contrabando, boró
    4. knavery, treachery, cheating (unfair behaviour)
      Synonyms: velhacaria, trapaça
  4. (Brazil, religion) spell
    Synonyms: feitiço, bruxedo
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