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alvoroco

nounmasculinearcaico/alvɔrɔku/rare

al·vo·ro·co

Definition

An archaic term for a bright flash, glare, or intense light; also used for tumult or confusion.
The alvoroco of the fire lit up the night.
The alvoroco in the square frightened passersby.

Etymology

Do árabe 'al-burūq' ('o clarão, o fulgor'), através do português antigo.