curandera

cu·ran·de·ra

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koo-rahn-de-rah; English koo r-uh n-dair-uh]
- /ˌku rɑnˈdɛ rɑ; English ˌkʊər ənˈdɛər ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koo-rahn-de-rah; English koo r-uh n-dair-uh]
- /ˌku rɑnˈdɛ rɑ; English ˌkʊər ənˈdɛər ə/

Definitions of curandera word

noun curandera (in Hispanic America) a female healer or shaman 3
noun curandera a female curandero 3
noun plural curandera a female folk healer or medicine woman who uses herbs or psychoactive plants, magic, and spiritualism to treat illness, induce visions, impart traditional wisdom, etc.; a female shaman. 1
noun curandera (often, italicized) A specifically female curandero, or traditional Central American healer. 1
noun curandera (often italicized) A specifically female curandero, or traditional Central American healer. 0

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curandera popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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