ilê

Portuguese

Etymology

From Yoruba ilé (“house”).

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -e
  • Hyphenation: i‧lê

Noun

ilê m (plural ilês)

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

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