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cursillo
noun,
often capitalized
cur·sil·lo
\ku̇rˈsē(l)yō\
Definition of cursillo
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: a movement in Roman Catholicism designed to deepen the spiritual life and bring about Christian involvement in daily activities through participation in a 3-day gathering usually followed by weekly or monthly meetings; also : the 3-day gathering
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Origin and Etymology of cursillo
Spanish, short course, diminutive of curso course
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