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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'.

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