First Known Use: 1830
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carioca
noun ca·ri·o·ca \ˌka-rē-ˈō-kə\
Definition of CARIOCA
1
capitalized : a native or resident of Rio de Janeiro
2
a : a variation of the samba b : the music for this dance
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Origin of CARIOCA
Brazilian Portuguese
Rhymes with CARIOCA
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