Nago

plural Nagos · plural Nagoes

1. A member of a Yoruba people living in coastal regions of modern-day Benin and Nigeria, especially one taken to the Caribbean or South America as a slave.First known use 18th c.
2. In Haitian voodoo, a class of loa of Yoruba origin.

   The Nago and Petwo lwa are honored with Florida water.

   2007, Kevin Filan, The Haitian Vodou Handbook, Destiny Books, page 54

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   The colors red and blue are frequently worn during Nago rite Voodoo ceremonies.

   2012, Michael R Hall, Historical Dictionary of Haiti, page 181

1. The Niger–Congo language spoken by the Nago people.First known use 19th c.