Quimbanda

English

Alternative forms
  • Kimbanda

Etymology

Borrowed from Portuguese Quimbanda.

Proper noun

Quimbanda

  1. An Afro-Brazilian religion.

Coordinate terms

Portuguese

Alternative forms
  • Kimbanda

Etymology

Borrowed from Kimbundu kimbanda (“healer”). Doublet of quimbanda.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kĩˈbɐ̃.dɐ/

  • Hyphenation: Quim‧ban‧da

Proper noun

Quimbanda f

  1. An Afro-Brazilian religion.

Coordinate terms
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