ilê

Portuguese

Etymology

From Yoruba ilé (“house”).

Pronunciation

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /iˈle/

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /iˈle/

• Hyphenation: i‧lê

Noun

ilê m (plural ilês)

1. (religion) the place where Candomblé (Afro-Brazilian religion) rituals take place

   Synonyms: terreiro, centro, tenda, casa