fogo

/ˈfoɡu/

Definitions

1. noun

a Portuguese word for fire

“The traditional cooking method involves cooking over a large fogo.”

2. noun

a large or intense fire, especially one that is uncontrolled

“The fogo quickly spread through the dry underbrush and threatened the nearby houses.”

3. noun

a type of traditional Portuguese oven or fireplace

“The old fogo in the center of the village was still used for cooking and social gatherings.”

Synonyms

  • fire
  • flame

Antonyms

  • cold
  • ice