This is the 1940th most frequent Portuguese word.
maranhão
"Maranhão" is a state in northeastern Brazil.
In this sentence, 'Maranhão' is used as a proper noun referring to a specific location, the state of Maranhão in Brazil.
Eu visitei o estado do Maranhão durante as minhas férias.
I visited the state of Maranhão during my vacation.
Here, 'Maranhão' is used to specify the origin of the typical dish, associating it with the cultural identity of the state.
O prato típico do Maranhão é muito saboroso.
The typical dish of Maranhão is very tasty.
In this context, 'Maranhão' is again a geographic reference, indicating the location where the forest is situated.