muamba

muamba

Portuguese

Etymology

Borrowed from Kimbundu [Term?].

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /mu.ˈã.ba/
• Hyphenation: mu‧am‧ba

Noun

muamba f (plural muambas)

1. a basket for commodity transportation
2. (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

3. (Angola, cooking) a stew made with dendê
4. (Brazil, Candomblé) spell

   Synonyms: feitiço, bruxedo