"laplas" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: laplas [plural]
Etymology: From Haitian Creole laplas, from French la place. Etymology templates: {{root|en|ine-pro|*pleth₂-}}, {{uder|en|ht|laplas}} Haitian Creole laplas, {{uder|en|fr|la}} French la Head templates: {{en-noun|laplas}} laplas (plural laplas)
  1. (voodoo) The assistant to a houngan or mambo. Categories (topical): Voodoo Synonyms: la-place
    Sense id: en-laplas-en-noun-Rt2FSVVf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 87 3 10 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 89 3 8
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          "ref": "1953, Maya Deren, Divine Horsemen, McPherson & Company, published 2004, page 156:",
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          "text": "The laplas and the two flag bearers followed Divié all around the poto mitan a number of times as he did this."
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          "ref": "2007, Kevin Filan, The Haitian Vodou Handbook, Destiny Books, page 48:",
          "text": "The reine dwapo and the laplas swing the flags and the sword and salute the cardinal points and the congregation.",
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          "houngan"
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