batá

A form of bata — A ceremonial double-headed drum played in triplet in the religion of santería, especially in Cuba and Puerto Rico, originally from the Yoruba of Nigeria.

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Meanings

nounbatá (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative spelling of bata.
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batá. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bat%C3%A1

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“batá.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bat%C3%A1. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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