Meaning
A sideways step in which one leg crosses over the other.
Etymology
Origin: Portuguese
Etymology tree Old Tupi kariîó Proto-Tupian *ekʷ Proto-Tupi-Guarani *ok Old Tupi oka Old Tupi Kariîookabor. Portuguese cariocabor. English carioca Borrowed from Portuguese carioca.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles: