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potomitans

potomitans is the plural of potomitan.

Meaning of potomitan

Noun

potomitan (plural potomitans)

  1. A sacramental post or pillar in the middle of the peristyle in front of a voodoo temple, used as the focus of certain rituals.
    • Around this poteau-mitan revolve the ritual movements and the dance; at its base the offerings are placed; and through it the loa enter the peristyle.1953, Maya Deren, Divine Horsemen, McPherson & Company, published 2004, page 36

Questions about potomitans

What is potomitans the plural of?
Potomitans is the plural of potomitan.

Words near potomitans in the dictionary

  1. potometer
  2. potometers
  3. potometric
  4. potometry
  5. potomitan
  6. potomitans
  7. potong ice cream
  8. Potonico
  9. potoo
  10. potoos
  11. potorid

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