"balichao" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Uncertain. Sometimes said to be from Malay belachang, "shrimp paste", or from Portuguese baleia (“whale”); Etymology templates: {{unc|en}} Uncertain, {{der|en|pt|baleia||whale}} Portuguese baleia (“whale”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} balichao (uncountable)
  1. A shrimp or krill paste used in Macanese cuisine. Wikipedia link: Balichão Tags: uncountable Translations (Macanese shrimp paste): balichám (Macanese), balichão [masculine] (Portuguese)

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