"ti bon ange" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: ti bon anges [plural]
Etymology: From Haitian Creole, from French petit bon ange (“little good angel”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|ht|-}} Haitian Creole, {{der|en|fr|petit bon ange||little good angel}} French petit bon ange (“little good angel”) Head templates: {{en-noun|nolinkhead=1}} ti bon ange (plural ti bon anges)
  1. In voodoo, one of the dualistic aspects of the soul, responsible for personality, character, and willpower. Wikipedia link: Haitian Vodou#Soul Categories (topical): Voodoo Synonyms: tibonanj, ti bon anj Related terms: gros bon ange

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