Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
terco
noun
/ˈtɛr.kɔ/
Definition
A rosary, typically used in the context of Catholic prayer.
Examples
- Maria prayed on her terço every evening.
- He lost his terço while traveling to the church.
- The terço was a gift from her grandmother.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘terço’ refers to a string of beads used to count prayers, especially in the Catholic tradition.
Synonyms
- rosary
- prayer beads
- bead string