carioca

noun

ca·ri·o·ca | \ ˌker-ē-ˈō-kə,

ˌka-rē-\

Definition of carioca

1 capitalized : a native or resident of Rio de Janeiro

2a : a variation of the samba

b : the music for this dance

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The ingredients to make carioca are chocolate, nuts, sponge cake and glaze. — Lisa Zapalac, Houston Chronicle, "Prime property: Carlton Woods custom highlights pool, outdoor living areas," 2 Mar. 2018

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The first known use of carioca was in 1830

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