catupiry

Portuguese

Catupiry

Alternative forms

• catupiri (misspelling)

Etymology

Genericization from the trademark Catupiry. The name comes from Old Tupi katupyryb (“excellent”).

Pronunciation

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ka.tu.piˈɾi/

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /kɐ.tu.piˈɾi/

• Hyphenation: ca‧tu‧pi‧ry

Noun

catupiry m (plural catupirys)

1. a soft ricotta-like cheese that can be spread over toasts, crackers and bread buns or used in cooking