Farinhas

/fɑːˈɾĩɲəs/ noun

Definition

Plural form of farinha; multiple types or quantities of flour in Portuguese.

Etymology

Portuguese plural of 'farinha,' formed by adding the standard Portuguese plural suffix -s to the feminine noun. Traces back through Romance languages to Latin 'farina.'

Kelly Says

In Portuguese markets, you'll find 'farinhas' of all kinds—cassava, wheat, rice—each with its own culinary magic, and the plural form shows how this ancient Roman word still thrives in modern language.

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