"Kiriri" meaning in English

See Kiriri in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From Portuguese Cariri. Etymology templates: {{der|en|pt|Cariri}} Portuguese Cariri Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Kiriri
  1. A member of an indigenous people of eastern Brazil. Synonyms: Cariri, Kariri
    Sense id: en-Kiriri-en-name-~75XUgm7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "text": "We believe this is the first Kiriri Indian to be in glory with Jesus.",
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