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lwa

/lwɑː/
lwa
Plural:lwa
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• noun

1

A spirit or intermediary deity in Haitian Vodou and Louisiana Voodoo, serving as a link between humanity and the supreme creator, Bondye.

Example

"During the ceremony, practitioners sing and drum to invite a lwa to temporarily possess one of the participants."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often spelled 'loa' in older English literature and Louisiana Voodoo contexts; the spelling 'lwa' adheres more strictly to modern Haitian Creole orthography.

• Rhymes for lwa

• Nearby Words

luxuriously
luxuriousness
luxury
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lycaste
lychee
lychnis

Word Origin & Etymology

Haitian Creole, likely derived from French 'les lois' (the laws) or possibly from Yoruba 'oluwa' meaning 'lord' or 'god'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lwa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lwa
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