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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A traditional religious folk charm of Latin America and nearby regions, coming in a variety of forms.

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A city and canton in Guayas province, Ecuador.
2. 2
   A river in this area of Ecuador.
3. 3
   A barangay of Ormoc, Leyte, Philippines.

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Spanish milagro (“miracle”), from Latin mīrāculum. Doublet of miracle and miraculum.

Etymology 2

Ultimately from Spanish milagro (“miracle”).

Related phrases

latin america

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