orisha

Definitions


[ɒˈrɪʃə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- any of numerous gods or spirits worshipped by the Yoruba people of southern Nigeria, also figuring in folk religions such as Candomblé and Santeria of South America and the Caribbean


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Origin:
Yoruba òrìṣà, of uncertain origin




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