Tocantins

English
the Brazilian state of Tocantins

Etymology

From Portuguese Tocantins, from Old Tupi tukã´ (“Toucan”) + tï (“beak”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌtəʊkənˈtiːns/

Proper noun

Tocantins

  1. A state in the North Region of Brazil, whose capital is Palmas.

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Portuguese

Etymology

From Old Tupi tukã´ (“Toucan”) + tï (“beak”).

Pronunciation
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌto.kɐ̃.ˈtʃĩs/

Proper noun

Tocantins m

  1. A state in the North Region of Brazil. Capital: Palmas.
    Synonym: TO (abbreviation)
  2. Tocantins (municipality of the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil)
  • tocantinense (demonym for both state and municipality)
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