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maluco
Scientific Name: Acmella iodiscaea
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
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About "Maluco"
Based on the provided text, "maluco" is not a plant but a Portuguese word with several meanings and cultural references. It appears frequently in various contexts, including music, slang, and business names.
Meaning and Usage
- In Portuguese, "maluco" translates to "crazy" or "mad" in English.
- It's also used as a slang term, particularly in the US, to refer to a "whacko" or an insane person (pejorative).
Cultural References
- "Maluco Beleza" is a popular expression in Portuguese, often associated with someone who is eccentric and free-spirited. A song by Raul Seixas shares this title.
- "Um Maluco no Pedaço" is the Brazilian title for the TV show "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."
Business and Organizations
- Maluco Security Group is a security company that has been in operation since 1989.
- There's a samba drumming workshop called BLOCO MALUCO.
- "Maluco de BR" refers to artisans in Brazil who sell their crafts at fairs.
- Other examples of businesses or organizations using the name include Maluco Beleza (a disco in Buenos Aires), Maluco (a local business in Merlo, Argentina), Buffet Kid Maluco, and Maluco Tactical Training.
Music
- "Maluco" is the title of a track by Sango.
- The term appears in song lyrics, often in the context of embracing craziness or being unconventional.
Resources
- The text references online dictionaries such as Wikcionário and Portuguese-English dictionaries for translations and definitions.
- WhoSampled is mentioned as a database for sampled music.
- AllMusic is referenced for bio, music and streaming radio information.