"areíto" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: areítos [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} areíto (plural areítos)
  1. A type of performance and ceremony of the Taíno people of the Caribbean. Synonyms: areyto
    Sense id: en-areíto-en-noun-PmAWkzCB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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