cirio

Spanish

/ˈθi.ɾjo/, /ˈsi.ɾjo/

noun
Definitions
  • A long, thick wax candle, often used in religious ceremonies.

Etymology

Derived from Latin cēreus (of wax, waxen).

Origin

Latin

cēreus

Gloss

of wax, waxen

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