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caixinha

noun
cai·​xi·​nha | \ kīˈshēnyə\
plural -s

Definition of caixinha

: a box rattle used in Brazilian dance orchestras

History and Etymology for caixinha

Portuguese, from diminutive of caixa box, from Latin capsa (box)

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