orisha

British  

/ əˈrɪʃə /

noun

1. any of the minor gods or spirits of traditional Yoruba religion and its S American and Caribbean offshoots such as Santeria and Candomblé

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Etymology

Origin of orisha

from Yoruba orisha and the Portuguese spelling orixá

Example Sentences

The offering was for Ochún: the Lucumí orisha, or deity of fresh water, luxury, love, beauty and sweet things.

From Los Angeles Times

Korikoto is an Orisha, a deity that governs and protects children.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s also an attempt, on some level, to nominate Greg as an Orisha.

From Los Angeles Times

This is appropriate for Yemaya, the Yoruban orisha, or spirit, of water and motherhood.

From New York Times

Yemaya is a water goddess, one of the Orisha, deities of the Yoruba.

From Los Angeles Times