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Afonso

American  
[uh-fawn-soo] / əˈfɔ̃ su /

noun

  1. Portuguese name of Alfonso I and Alfonso V.


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The study is part of the Thematic Project "Modulation of acquired pellicle to control dental mineral loss: unveiling mechanisms to make therapies possible," coordinated by Professor Marília Afonso Rabelo Buzalaf at FOB-USP.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Lyon wrapped up their 11th consecutive victory in all competitions when Laval 'keeper Maxime Hautbois inadvertently turned Afonso Moreira's effort into his own net late in added time.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

Domingos Serrano, 55, Maria Serrano, 51, and their twin sons Domingos and Afonso, 20, as well as a young woman who had been with them, died on Saturday, the Municipal Council of Mourão said.

From BBC • Aug. 10, 2025

Any mistake, no matter how small, Adriana catches, and with a loving voice tells Afonso to correct it.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2023

When with high feats of force against the Moor they proved of sing'ular worth in Holy War, willèd Afonso that their mighty deeds commens'urate gifts command and equal meeds.

From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. VIII by Various

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