Maranhão

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Type Political Subdivision

Pronounced Pron. [ma.ɾɐ.ˈɲɐ̃w](Brazilian Portuguese) [ma.ɾɐ.ˈj̃ɐ̃w](Brazilian Portuguese) [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Of uncertain origin: it may come from Tupi mar'anhan ("running sea"), a name for the Amazon River. This is the name of a state of Brazil.

Added 9/2/2021 by VerdeIperbolico