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berimbau

Syllables: be·rim·bau/ˌbɛɹɪmˈbaʊ/

berimbau noun: a percussion instrument, consisting of a gourd (as resonator) and a single wire stretched along a pole, used in Brazil, has a pivotal role in capoeira ensembles.

berimbau: a percussion instrument, consisting of a gourd (as resonator) and a single wire stretched along a...
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Noun

berimbau (plural berimbaus)

  1. A percussion instrument, consisting of a gourd (as resonator) and a single wire stretched along a pole, used in Brazil, has a pivotal role in capoeira ensembles.

Forms of berimbau

pluralberimbaus
alternative formberimbao
alternative formbirimbao
alternative formbirimbau

Origin of berimbau

From Brazilian Portuguese berimbau, ultimately from Kimbundu mbirimbau.

Words that rhyme with berimbau

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Questions about berimbau

What does berimbau mean?
Berimbau means a percussion instrument, consisting of a gourd (as resonator) and a single wire stretched along a pole, used in Brazil, has a pivotal role in capoeira ensembles.
What part of speech is berimbau?
Berimbau is a noun.
How do you pronounce berimbau?
Berimbau is pronounced /ˌbɛɹɪmˈbaʊ/.
What is the plural of berimbau?
The plural of berimbau is berimbaus.

Words near berimbau in the dictionary

  1. Berigora falcons
  2. Berigora hawk
  3. Berigora hawks
  4. berimbao
  5. berimbaos
  6. berimbau
  7. berimbaus
  8. berime
  9. berimed
  10. berimes
  11. beriming

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