Portuguese proverbs

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• literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… …   Universalium

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• Cantillation — is the ritual chanting of readings from the Bible in synagogue services.The chants are rendered in accordance with the special signs or marks printed in the Masoretic text of the Hebrew Bible (or Tanakh) to complement the letters and vowel points …   Wikipedia

• Esan — (pronounced / aysan /) is one of the major ethnic groups in Edo State, South south geopolitical zone of Nigeria. It is believed by many historians that the name Esan (originally, E san fia ) owes its origin to Bini (meaning, they have fled or… …   Wikipedia

• Mia Couto — Born António Emílio Leite Couto July 5, 1955 (1955 07 05) (age 56) Beira, Portuguese Mozambique, Portugal Occupation …   Wikipedia

• Madagascar — For other uses, see Madagascar (disambiguation) and Malagasy (disambiguation). Republic of Madagascar Repoblikan i Madagasikara République de Madagascar …   Wikipedia