farofa
English
Etymology
From Portuguese farofa, probably from Kimbundu falofa.
Noun
farofa (uncountable)
- A toasted manioc flour used in Brazilian cookery, typically as an accompaniment to a main meal. [from 20th c.]
- 2003, Peter Robb, A Death in Brazil, Bloomsbury 2005, p. 83:
- Farofa will be a part of any memorable Brazilian lunch, and it was of one in particular.
- 2003, Peter Robb, A Death in Brazil, Bloomsbury 2005, p. 83:
Portuguese
Etymology
African borrowing, likely Bantu; see Kimbundu falofa or farofa, referencing a meal made with flour, oil, water, and peanuts.
Pronunciation
- (Brazil) IPA(key): /faˈɾɔ.fɐ/
- (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /faˈɾɔ.fa/
- (Portugal) IPA(key): /fɐˈɾɔ.fɐ/
Noun
farofa f (plural farofas)
- (Brazil, cooking) food made from manioc flour cooked in fat
- (figuratively) brag; boast
- Synonym: gabarolice
References
- Schneider, Dictionary of African Borrowings in Brazilian Portuguese