"Cuca" meaning in English

See Cuca in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Cuca
  1. An evil old hag in Brazilian folklore, said to attack children who don't go to bed early. Categories (topical): Brazilian folklore, Characters from folklore, Folklore
    Sense id: en-Cuca-en-name-7dtqPurh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries
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