"Exu" meaning in All languages combined

See Exu on Wiktionary

Proper name [Portuguese]

IPA: /eˈʃu/ [Brazil]
Etymology: From Yoruba Èṣù. Etymology templates: {{bor|pt|yo|Èṣù}} Yoruba Èṣù Head templates: {{pt-proper noun|m}} Exu m
  1. Eshu (orisha in Yoruba religion, also found in Afro-Brazilian religions such as Candomblé) Tags: masculine
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          "Candomblé#English"
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