faring

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We found that Senhor Pimento had sent a supply of farinha, as well as several turtles and other provisions, on board each of them, as a mark, he said, of his good-will.

From On the Banks of the Amazon by Groome, William H. C.

They were allowed but a short time to rest in the barracoons, and having been fed with farinha, mixed into porridge, were marched down to the ship.

From The African Trader The Adventures of Harry Bayford by Kingston, William Henry Giles

Juan soon made up a good fire, and put on the kettle for hot water, and gave them a piece of meat to roast, and some "farinha," and the ladies seemed quite happy.

From Blanco y Colorado Old Days among the Gauchos of Uruguay by Tetley, William C.

Manfully they assailed the rubbery jerked beef, black beans, rice, farinha, and thick, black, unsweetened coffee which comprised the meal.

From The Pathless Trail by Friel, Arthur O. (Arthur Olney)

I preferred the dish of farinha moistened with broth, not unlike brose, which was presented along with the bouillie and sliced saussage after the soup.

From Journal of a Voyage to Brazil And Residence There During Part of the Years 1821, 1822, 1823 by Graham, Maria