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gros bon anges

gros bon anges is the plural of gros bon ange.

Meaning of gros bon ange

Noun

gros bon ange (plural gros bon anges)

  1. In voodoo, one of the dualistic aspects of the soul, responsible for basic biological functions such as blood flow and breathing.
    • 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.1953, Maya Deren, Divine Horsemen, McPherson & Company, published 2004, page 26

Questions about gros bon anges

What is gros bon anges the plural of?
Gros bon anges is the plural of gros bon ange.

Words near gros bon anges in the dictionary

  1. groppo
  2. Gropps
  3. gropy
  4. GROs
  5. gros bon ange
  6. gros bon anges
  7. Gros Michel
  8. Gros Michels
  9. Gros Ventre
  10. Gros Ventres
  11. Grosart

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