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Coroado

noun
Co·​ro·​a·​do | \ˌkȯrəˈwä(ˌ)dō\
plural Coroado or Coroados

Definition of Coroado 

1 : bororo

2 : the Caingang people of São Paulo, southeastern Brazil

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History and Etymology for Coroado

Portuguese, literally, crowned one, from coroado (past participle of coroar to crown), from Latin coronatus, past participle of coronare to crown; from their crown-shaped hairdress

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