maxixe

Noun

A lively Brazilian dance, popular in the early 20th century.
A Brazilian dance in a rapid 2/4 time, influenced by the tango and polka.
A deep blue variety of beryl.

Examples

He played MAXIXE, hoping its exotic rhythm would distract his opponent.

Origin / Etymology

From Brazilian Portuguese maxixe.

Scrabble Score: 22

maxixe: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
maxixe: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
maxixe: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

maxixe: valid Words With Friends Word