noun
Meaning 1
In Yoruba culture, a priest of Ifa.
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Standard Lemma guide
babalawo
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History
Etymology
From Yoruba babaláwo.
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Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Portuguese: babalaô — priest of Ifa
- Spanish: babalao — priest of Ifa
- Yoruba: babaláwo — priest of Ifa