Caboclo

As Caboclos hybrids are designated from the Indians and Europeans. The term goes back to a concept of Tupi, the kaa'boc, " Coming of the White " is.

They live mainly in the smaller towns along the lower reaches of the Amazon (east of Manaus, eg Parintins ).

In a figurative sense, the term is also used swearword similar for low-trust or fraudulent people.

In, also based in Brazil syncretic religion Umbanda are ( female ) Caboclas and ( male ) Caboclos specific spiritual beings.

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