"frevo" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Portuguese, said to come from ferver (“to boil”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|pt|-}} Portuguese Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} frevo (uncountable)
  1. Any of a wide range of music and dance styles originating from Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, and traditionally associated with Brazilian carnival. Wikipedia link: frevo Tags: uncountable
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