Cacafugo

/ˌkɑːkəˈfuːɡoʊ/ noun

Definition

An alternate spelling of cacafuego, referring to the same famous Spanish treasure galleon.

Etymology

Portuguese or variant Spanish spelling of cacafuego. The -o ending is Portuguese; represents alternative transliteration of the ship's name.

Kelly Says

Historical records show multiple spellings of this ship's name (Cacafuego, Cacafugo, Caquafuego) because no universal spelling system existed in the 1500s—the ship was famous enough that each country spelled it their own way.

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