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canada

nounfeminineregional/kɐˈnadɐ/rare

ca·na·da

Definition

An old measure of capacity for liquids, equivalent to about 1.4 liters, used in Portugal.
The old recipe called for a canada of wine.
Olive oil is sold by the canada in the rural market.
Common collocations
canada of winecanada of olive oilcanada measure

Etymology

Do latim 'canna' (cana, tubo), referindo-se a um canal ou conduta.

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