"ase" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ashe [alternative]
Etymology: From Yoruba àṣẹ. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|yo|àṣẹ}} Yoruba àṣẹ Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ase (uncountable)
  1. (religion) an essential energy in West African religions Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Religion Translations (Translations): isẹ (Edo), axé [masculine] (Portuguese), isẹ (Urhobo), àṣẹ (Yoruba)

Alternative forms

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