English Explanatory Dictionary

orisha

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A divine entity in Yoruba religion that possesses the supernatural capability of reflecting some of the manifestations of Olódùmarè

Pronunciation

/ˈɒɹɪʃɑː/

Word forms

orisha orishas orisa orixa

Etymology

Borrowed from Yoruba òrìṣà.

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