Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
engenho
noun
/enˈɡeɲu/
Definition
An engenho is a term used in Portuguese to refer to a sugar mill or distillery.
Examples
- O engenho foi fundamental para o desenvolvimento econômico da região.
- A história do engenho remonta ao período colonial no Brasil.
Meaning
It signifies not only the physical structure where sugar cane is processed but also the associated social and economic activities.
Synonyms
- moinho
- fábrica
- alambique