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Boi

Boi (name) means a style of Brazilian folk music from the central Amazon region, also known as bumba-meu-boi. Example: “Boi festivals feature colorful costumes and folk dances celebrating a mythical ox.”

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A style of Brazilian folk music from the central Amazon region, also known as bumba-meu-boi.

"Boi festivals feature colorful costumes and folk dances celebrating a mythical ox."

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Etymology

From Portuguese bumba-meu-boi, from boi, "bull."

Origin: Portuguese

Rhymes for Boi

oi JOI ROI moi poi koi Aoi Toi Troi Choi Hanoi Yayoi

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Boi” mean?

The word “Boi” means a style of Brazilian folk music from the central Amazon region, also known as bumba-meu-boi.

How do you use “Boi” in a sentence?

Here is “Boi” used in a sentence: “Boi festivals feature colorful costumes and folk dances celebrating a mythical ox.”

What part of speech is “Boi”?

“Boi” is a name.

Where does the word “Boi” come from?

The word “Boi” comes from Portuguese. From Portuguese bumba-meu-boi, from boi, "bull.".

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