Orisha Definition
ôrə-shä
orishas
noun
Any of various spirits in West African and especially Yoruban religious belief that can interact directly with human beings, often ritually invoked to influence human affairs or communicate messages from the spirit world.
American Heritage
Any of various similar spirits in African-based syncretic religions such as Santería and Candomblé, often in which traditional African spirits are identified with Roman Catholic saints.
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Other Word Forms of Orisha
Noun
Singular:
orisha
Plural:
orishasOrigin of Orisha
Yoruba òrìṭà
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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