Sergipe

English
the Brazil state of Sergipe

Etymology

From Portuguese Sergipe, from an Old Tupi term meaning "river of the crab".

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /sɜː(ɹ)ˈʒiːpi/

Proper noun

Sergipe

  1. A state in the Northeast Region of Brazil, whose capital is Aracaju.

Portuguese

Etymology

From Old Tupi, meaning "river of the crab".

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [sɛʁˈʒipi]
  • Hyphenation: Ser‧gi‧pe

Proper noun

Sergipe

  1. A state in the Northeast Region of Brazil. Capital: Aracaju.
    Synonym: SE (abbreviation)
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