houngan
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The houngan was invited to officiate at the Vodou ceremony held to honor the loa (spirits).
Definition:A religious leader in Haitian Vodou who is responsible for performing rituals and ceremonies.
From Vodou priest
Example:Among the Vodou practitioners, the houngan was universally accepted as a spiritual leader.
Definition:A person who leads and guides a community in spiritual matters, particularly in Vodou practices.
From spiritual leader
Example:The houngan conducted the purification ceremony with great reverence and precision.
Definition:A formal religious or cultural event, especially those associated with Vodou rituals.
From ceremony
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