Where it is said
- the Northeast· more common here — Recorded in ALiB Table 2 for this macroregion.
How it is used
A rare Northeastern name for the banana blossom recorded in ALiB’s comparison.
Examples
Dona Lúcia picou o mangai antes de refogá-lo com temperos.
Dona Lúcia chopped the banana blossom before sautéing it with spices.
A cozinheira cortou o mangai para a receita.
The cook cut the banana blossom for the recipe.
O mangai cresce na ponta do cacho.