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quindim

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A Brazilian baked custard dessert made chiefly from sugar, egg yolks, and ground coconut.

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Kongo dikendebor. Brazilian Portuguese quindimbor. English quindim Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese quindim, borrowed from Kongo dikende.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Japanese: キンジン (kinjin) — Brazilian baked custard dessert
  • Kongo: dikende — Brazilian baked custard dessert
  • Portuguese: quindim — Brazilian baked custard dessert