Laplas
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Laplas is a noun meaning (voodoo) The assistant to a houngan or mambo.
Meaning
(voodoo) The assistant to a houngan or mambo.
Example Sentences
The la-place is, in a sense, master of ceremonies for the houngan.
The laplas and the two flag bearers followed Divié all around the poto mitan a number of times as he did this.
The reine dwapo and the laplas swing the flags and the sword and salute the cardinal points and the congregation.
Word Forms
- la-place
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hoodoo, voodoo, ploppy, bocor, slatee, palooka.
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