Goiás

English

Etymology

From Portuguese Goiás, from earlier Goyaz. Of uncertain origin.

Proper noun

Goiás

  1. A state in the Center-West Region of Brazil, whose capital is Goiânia.

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Portuguese

Etymology

From earlier Goyaz, of uncertain origin. Possibly from Old Tupi, meaning "equal individual" or "people of same origin". Some traditions refer to a mythical tribe called the "Goiases".

Proper noun

Goiás

  1. A state in the Central-West Region of Brazil. Capital: Goiânia.
    Synonym: GO (abbreviation)
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