cupinzeiro

Portuguese

Etymology

    From cupim + -zeiro.

    Pronunciation

     
    • (Brazil) IPA(key): /kuˌpĩˈze(j).ɾu/ [kuˌpĩˈze(ɪ̯).ɾu]
      • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /kuˌpĩˈze(j).ɾo/ [kuˌpĩˈze(ɪ̯).ɾo]

    • Rhymes: -ejɾu, -eɾu

    Noun

    cupinzeiro m (plural cupinzeiros)

    1. (Brazil) termitarium (termite colony)
      Synonyms: termiteira, termiteiro

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