Candomblé

Meaning

Proper Noun

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

Origin

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

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