pevide

Portuguese

Etymology

From Latin pipita, from pītuīta.

Pronunciation
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /pe.ˈvi.d͡ʒi/
  • Hyphenation: pe‧vi‧de

Noun

pevide f (plural pevides)

  1. A flat seed, such as that of a pumpkin, melon or pear.
  2. Pasta shaped like flat seeds.
  3. (veterinary medicine) pip (respiratory disease of birds)
  4. (speech pathology) Inability to pronounce rhotic consonants correctly.
  5. The burned part of a candle’s wick.
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