"moqueca" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: moquecas [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Portuguese moqueca, from Kimbundu mukeka. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|pt|moqueca}} Portuguese moqueca, {{der|en|kmb|mukeka}} Kimbundu mukeka Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} moqueca (countable and uncountable, plural moquecas)
  1. A Brazilian stew from the state of Bahia, based on fish, onions, garlic, tomatoes, and cilantro. Wikipedia link: moqueca Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Foods

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