Hounsi
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈ(h)uːnsi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hounsi is a noun meaning A voodoo initiate; a helper for a houngan or mambo.
Meaning
A voodoo initiate; a helper for a houngan or mambo.
Example Sentences
At the entrance to the tent, the hounsis stretch out upon the mats.
Each hounsis remained anonymous, focused inward and turned away from the audience toward the poteau mitan and the drums.
In both Rada and Petwo modes of ritualizing, it is customary for ounsis to show respect to priests and priestesses through such ritual salutations.
Word Forms
- hounsis
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include houngan, hoodooist, huboon, hoodooism, hoodoo, hazer.
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