Where does “kastanha” come from?
kastanha (Nheengatu) comes from Portuguese castanha, from Old Portuguese castanna, from Latin castanea, from Ancient Greek καστάνεια, from Ancient Greek κᾰ́στᾰνᾰ — sweet chestnuts; chestnut.
kastanha (Nheengatu): brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa)
Definitions
- brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa)