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ca·po·ei·ra
\ˌkäp(ə)ˈwārə\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Brazilian Portuguese, kind of martial art, ruffian skilled in this art, fugitive slave living in the forest, from capão island of forest in a clear-cut area (from Tupi kaápaũ, from kaá forest + paũ round) + -eira, feminine of -eiro -er (II)
: a Brazilian dance of African origin that incorporates martial arts movements such as kicks and chops |