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coima

Pronunciation: /ˈkoima/

“coima” is a Spanish word. Its meaning in English:

noun

  1. bribe

In Spanish

  1. Comisión que percibe el encargado de una casa de juego por la preparación de la misma.
  2. Por extensión, dinero que se paga a un funcionario para sobornarlo.
  3. Mujer que presta servicios sexuales por dinero.
  4. Concubina, amante.

Etymology

Borrowed from Portuguese coima (“fine”), from Latin calumnia (“false accusation”).

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