"Ghede" meaning in All languages combined

See Ghede on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Ghede (uncountable)
  1. In Haitian voodoo, a class of loa generally associated with death. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Voodoo Synonyms: Gede, Guede

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