"Bondye" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Haitian Creole Bondye (“God”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ht|Bondye||God}} Haitian Creole Bondye (“God”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Bondye
  1. God, as worshipped in Haitian voodoo. Categories (topical): Voodoo
    Sense id: en-Bondye-en-name-KSrNlnxw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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