Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
madre-de-dios
Noun
ˈmɒd.reɪ.deɪ ˈdi.ɒs

Definition
A Spanish term meaning ‘mother of God’, often used to refer to the Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre, the patroness of Cuba.

Examples
- Many people visit the shrine of madre-de-dios to seek blessings.
- The artwork depicts madre-de-dios surrounded by angels.

Meaning
The term ‘madre-de-dios’ conveys a deep reverence for motherhood and divinity, symbolizing the nurturing aspects of the divine feminine.

Synonyms
- Virgin Mary
- Divine Mother