"ofrenda" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ofrendas [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Spanish ofrenda. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|es|ofrenda}} Spanish ofrenda Head templates: {{en-noun}} ofrenda (plural ofrendas)
  1. A shrine of offerings to one's ancestors set up on the Day of the Dead. Wikipedia link: ofrenda
    Sense id: en-ofrenda-en-noun-2V3zfoZS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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