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Meaning of Ghede | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

In Haitian voodoo, a class of loa generally associated with death.

uncountable

Examples

“In Haiti, the Gede are the most numerous among all the Iwa.”
“As life ends in death, so does a fet end with homage to the Bawon and Brigitte, the king and queen of the graveyard, and their servants, the Ghede.”
“Ghede loa are boisterous and have a healthy sexual appetite.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

ghee Gheen Gheg Gheg Albanian Ghegish gheimeh

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