zimbo

See also: Zimbo

English

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Portuguese zimbo.

Noun

zimbo (plural zimbos)

  1. A particular univalve mollusc once used as currency.

Etymology 2

From zombie, by switching vowels. Coined by philosopher Daniel Dennett.

Noun

zimbo (plural zimbos or zimboes)

  1. (philosophy) A non-conscious person analogous to a zombie, but capable of interrogating and discussing its own internal states.
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Portuguese

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈzĩ.bu/

  • Hyphenation: zim‧bo

Noun

zimbo m (plural zimbos)

  1. a particular univalve mollusc once used as currency
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