carnaval

English

/kɑɹnəˈvɑl/

noun
Definitions
  • One of various large carnivals held before the beginning of Lent, especially in Latin America.

Etymology

Derived from Spanish, Castilian carnaval derived from Portuguese carnaval.

Origin

Portuguese

carnaval

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