houngan

British

/ ˈhuːŋɡən, ˈuːŋɡən /

noun

a voodoo priest

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Etymology

Origin of houngan

C20: from Haitian Creole, from Fon hun deity + ga chief

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Her father was a houngan, or priest, but he left the family early on and founded a temple in a rural area, playing little direct role in her upbringing.

From New York Times ● Jan. 25, 2023

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