Dictionary

caipirinha

noun cai·pi·ri·nha \ˌkī-pə-ˈrēn-yə\

Definition of CAIPIRINHA

:  a cocktail consisting of lime, sugar, and rum
ADVERTISEMENT

Origin of CAIPIRINHA

Brazilian Portuguese, from caipira backwoodsman, rustic
First Known Use: 1973

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: CaipotoradePrevious Word in the Dictionary: cainsAll Words Near: caipirinha
ADVERTISEMENT
How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.
Test your vocab with our fun, fast game
Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears