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moccasins

[/ˈmɑːkəsɪnz/]
nounpl: moccasins
mocassins
1. A soft leather shoe, typically without a heel, traditionally made by Native Americans
She wore comfortable moccasins around the house.
Ela usava mocassins confortáveis pela casa.
2. A type of casual indoor slipper resembling the traditional Native American shoe
He slipped his feet into his cozy moccasins.
Ele enfiou os pés em seus mocassins aconchegantes.
Synonyms
loafersslippersshoes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mocassins
Most common term, borrowed from English
Brazil
sapato de couro macio
Descriptive alternative emphasizing soft leather
Portugal
mocassins
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, English loanword
Portugal
chinela de couro
Alternative for slipper-style moccasins
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