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Sinhala words of Portuguese origin came about during the period of Portuguese colonial rule in Sri Lanka between 1505–1658. This period saw rapid absorption of many Portuguese words into the local language brought about by the interaction between Portuguese colonials and the Sinhalese people, mainly in the coastal areas of the island.
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While "pão" is the conventional definition for "bread", [1] "ló" is attributed to several theories. [2] One suggests it is derived from the Old-French word lof [3] meaning the "downwind side of a ship, where the sails are rigged" or "thin fabric, like cheesecloth". [4] Another theory is that it is from the term for wool, [5] Portuguese: lã. [6]
Alheira (European Portuguese: [ɐˈʎɐjɾɐ]) is a type of Portuguese sausage, made with meats (usually pork, veal, duck, chicken, quail or rabbit) and bread.. Although alheira derives from alho and was once used to describe any sausage seasoned with it, not all present-day alheiras contain garlic, though it is still a common ingredient.
The Portuguese were later drawn into the internal politics of the island with the political upheaval of the Wijayaba Kollaya, and used these internal divisions to their advantage during the Sinhalese–Portuguese War, first in an attempt to control the production of valuable cinnamon and later of the entire island.
Bolo fiado - A Portuguese-style layer cake; Bibikkan - A rich, cake-like sweet made from grated coconut, coconut treacle, and wheat flour. It is a specialty of coastal areas. Kokis - A savoury crispy biscuit-like dish made from rice flour and coconut milk. Pushnambu / Wandu Appa - A rich, cake-like sweet made from coconut treacle and wheat flour.