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equê.

lack of traditional training or proper initiation in the context of Afro-Brazilian religions

4 characters2 syllables approx.Português language

Meaning & usage

noun/eˈke/Brazil
  1. lack of traditional training or proper initiation in the context of Afro-Brazilian religions

    Brazil · derogatory · masculine
  2. a false transe in Candomblé (when someone pretends to be possessed by an Orisha)

    Brazil · derogatory · masculine
  3. lie, deception

    Brazil · masculine
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Yoruba èké (“lie, falsehood”).

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.