farofa

/fəˈroʊfə/

Etymology

From Portuguese farofa, perhaps from Kimbundu falofa or from Latin far (“a type of hulled wheat”) + offa (“chunk; dumpling”).

farofa means A toasted manioc flour used in Brazilian cookery, typically as an accompaniment to a main meal. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 88 out of 100.

noun

A toasted manioc flour used in Brazilian cookery, typically as an accompaniment to a main meal.“Farofa will be a part of any memorable Brazilian lunch, and it was of one in particular.”