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laplas

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

The assistant to a houngan or mambo.

Examples

“The la-place is, in a sense⟳, master of ceremonies for the houngan.”
“The laplas and the two flag bearers followed Divié all around the poto mitan a number⟳ of times as he did this.”
“The reine dwapo and the laplas swing⟳ the flags and the sword and salute the cardinal points and the congregation.”

CEFR level

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

laplet Lapley Lapley, Stretton and Wheaton Aston lapling lapmark Lapoint

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