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