Capoeira

//kɑpəˈwɛɹə// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A martial art developed in Brazil, involving complex acrobatic maneuvers and flowing movements. uncountable
  2. 2
    A practitioner of this martial art. countable

Example

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"Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art which combines elements of dance, acrobatics and music."

Etymology

From Brazilian Portuguese capoeira, of uncertain etymology.

Related phrases

martial art

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