santo

[ san-toh, sahn-; Spanish sahn-taw ]

/ ˈsæn toʊ, ˈsɑn-; Spanish ˈsɑn tɔ /

a carved figure of a saint, usually of wood, as from Puerto Rico, Mexico, or the southwestern U.S.

Origin of santo

1630–40, for an earlier sense; < American Spanish, Spanish: literally, saint < Latin sānctus

In a shocking moment, Santo even tells Donatella, “I wish you died with Gianni.”
The 7 Wildest Moments from ‘House of Versace’ (VIDEOS)|The Fashion Beast Team|October 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
When John Paul II died in 2005, pilgrims held signs and chanted “santo subito,” or “sainthood now,” at his funeral.
After Second Approved Miracle, Pope John Paul II Likely to Become a Saint|Barbie Latza Nadeau|July 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The hotel is home to two restaurants, La Coronela and Santo Vino Bistro, and even makes its own Hotel California Tequila.
Mexico’s Hidden Getaway: Todos Santos, Playa Cerritos|Caroline Linton|May 26, 2013|DAILY BEAST
But when the cuts all over Marie Michele's body did not heal, Negrial decided to take her to Santo Domingo as well, a week later.
Haiti Earthquake Anniversary: Finding a Skull in the Rubble|Lisa Armstrong|January 14, 2011|DAILY BEAST

His phone has apparently been turned off, and his family in Santo Domingo says he went missing over the weekend.
The Man Who Conned the Missionaries|Constantino Diaz-Duran|February 15, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Santo Domingo was freely offered to us, not only by the administration, but by all the people, almost without price.
Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Complete|Ulysses S. Grant
It seems as if the small race were better preserved here in Santo than the tall one.
Two Years with the Natives in the Western Pacific|Felix Speiser
Ojeda with Talavera and his comrades were sent back to Santo Domingo.
South American Fights and Fighters|Cyrus Townsend Brady
The French immigrants from Santo Domingo were an element that contributed to the improvement and promotion of the sugar industry.
The History of Cuba, vol. 2|Willis Fletcher Johnson
Of such was composed my little congregation in the city of Santo Domingo.
Reminiscences, 1819-1899|Julia Ward Howe.