Definition of MARACA

maraca

Meanings

Plural: maracas

Noun

  • a percussion instrument consisting of a hollow gourd containing pebbles or beans; often played in pairs
  • A Latin American percussion instrument consisting of a hollow-gourd rattle containing pebbles or beans and often played in pairs, as a rhythm instrument.
  • breasts

Origin / Etymology

From Brazilian Portuguese maraca, derived from Old Tupi maraká or Guaraní mbaraká (“rattle”).

Synonyms

breasts

Scrabble Score: 10

maraca is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
maraca is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
maraca is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

maraca is a valid Words With Friends word