maisena

Portuguese

Alternative forms

Etymology

Genericized trademark of Maizena (now owned by Unilever), from English maizena (now a dated term). Equivalent to maís +‎ -ena, whence the spelling with ⟨s⟩.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /majˈzẽ.nɐ/ [maɪ̯ˈzẽ.nɐ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /majˈze.na/ [maɪ̯ˈze.na]

  • Hyphenation: mai‧se‧na

Noun

maisena f (uncountable)

  1. cornstarch
    Synonym: amido de milho
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