maria-mole

See also: maria mole

Portuguese

Alternative forms

Etymology

Literally, “soft/limp Mary”.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /maˌɾi.ɐˈmɔ.li/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /maˌɾi.aˈmɔ.le/
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /mɐˌɾi.ɐˈmɔ.lɨ/

Noun

maria-mole f (plural marias-moles)

  1. A confection popular in Brazil made out of sugar, gelatin, and egg whites.

Further reading

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