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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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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History
Etymology tree Kimbundu mbirimbaubor. Brazilian Portuguese berimbaubor. English berimbau From Brazilian Portuguese berimbau, ultimately from Kimbundu mbirimbau.
Across languages
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