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gros bon ange

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

In voodoo, one of the dualistic aspects of the soul, responsible for basic biological functions such as blood flow and breathing.

Examples

“The gros-bon-ange is the metaphysical double⟳ of the physical being, and, since it does not exist⟳ in the world of matter⟳, it is the immortal twin who survives the mortal man.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Gros Michel Gros Ventre Grosart Grosbeak grosbeak-canary Grosbeaks

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