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houngan

Syllabification: (houn·gan)
Pronunciation: /ˈho͞oNGgən/

Definition of houngan

noun

  • a voodoo priest.

Origin:

early 20th century: from Fon, from hun, a deity represented by a fetish, + ga 'chief'

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