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processional litter

nounmasculineregionalrare/ɐ̃ˈdoɾ/an·dor

Definition

1

(Regionalism, Northern Portugal) A litter or portable platform, often ornate, used to carry religious statues in processions.

Usage examples

The faithful took turns carrying the heavy processional litter through the streets.
The statue was placed on an elaborately carved andor for the festival.