Orisha definition
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.
noun
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.
noun
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
orisha
Plural:
orishasOrigin of orisha
- Yoruba òrìṭà
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition