caixa

LanguageMacanese

Meaning

1. small copper coin
2. measure of weight, one tenth of the condorim, formerly used in Macau to weigh silver used as currency in commercial transactions
3. camphor or teak trunk, engraved with Chinese drawings and intended for storing clothes
4. box

Examples

Pronunciationˈkaj.ʃɐ

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteThis word has historical meanings related to currency and weight in Macau.

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