gros bon ange

noun

In voodoo, one of the dualistic aspects of the soul, responsible for basic biological functions such as blood flow and breathing.

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Meanings

noungros bon ange (plural gros bon anges)

plural gros bon anges · alternative gros-bon-ange · alternative gwobonanj

  1. In voodoo, one of the dualistic aspects of the soul, responsible for basic biological functions such as blood flow and breathing.

    The gros-bon-ange is the metaphysical double of the physical being, and, since it does not exist in the world of matter, it is the immortal twin who survives the mortal man.

    1953, Maya Deren, Divine Horsemen, McPherson & Company, published 2004, page 26

Origin

From Haitian Creole.

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gros bon ange. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gros%20bon%20ange

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