Santo
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Santo is a noun meaning (art) A wooden or ivory statue of a saint, angel or other religious figure, found in Spain and former Spanish colonies.
Meaning
(art) A wooden or ivory statue of a saint, angel or other religious figure, found in Spain and former Spanish colonies.
Example Sentences
A santo may get a new coat of paint on its feast day or at Christmas. Or sometimes, when a prayer has been granted, a Puerto Rican repays his santo with a fresh coat of paint.
Word Forms
- santos
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include saint, santa, pope, sacred, holy, good.
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