straw
nounfeminine/pɐˈʎiɲɐ/medium
pa·lhi·nha
Definition
A thin tube used to suck a drink from a container.
She stirred her cocktail with a plastic straw.
Paper straws are becoming more common to reduce plastic waste.
Etymology
De 'palha' (do latim 'palea') + sufixo diminutivo '-inha'.