A state of the Southeast Region, Brazil. Capital: Rio de Janeiro. / A municipality, the state capital of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; former capital of Brazil.

man of letters, a literary man

The supposed right of the feudal lord to deflower the maiden bride of one of his subjects.

Floating salt crystals skimmed from the surface of evaporation ponds.

A feat demonstrating brilliance or mastery in a field.

A sudden unexpected event, especially an emotional one; love at first sight.

Synonym of pseudonym.

A blind alley or dead end street. / A circular area at the end of a dead end street to allow cars to turn around, designed so children can play on the street, with little or no through-traffic.

A card game, a variation of baccarat.

Synonym of sea cucumber