ilê

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Portuguese[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Yoruba ilé (“house”).

Pronunciation[edit]

(Brazil) IPA^(key): /iˈle/

(Portugal) IPA^(key): /iˈle/

Hyphenation: i‧lê

Noun[edit]

ilê m (plural ilês)

(religion) the place where Candomblé (Afro-Brazilian religion) rituals take place
Synonyms: terreiro, centro, tenda, casa

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