Candomblé

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Portuguese Candomblé, borrowed from Kimbundu candombe + Yoruba ilé (house), meaning "Candombe house".

Proper noun[edit]

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Candomblé

  1. A religion, practiced mostly in Brazil, that blends African and Roman Catholic elements.

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Portuguese[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Kimbundu candombe + Yoruba ilé (house), meaning "Candombe house".

Pronunciation[edit]

  • Hyphenation: Can‧dom‧blé

Proper noun[edit]

Candomblé m

  1. Candomblé

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