English Explanatory Dictionary

potomitan

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sacramental post or pillar in the middle of the peristyle in front of a voodoo temple, used as the focus of certain rituals.

Word forms

potomitan potomitans poteau mitan poteau-mitan poto mitan

Etymology

From Haitian Creole potomitan, and its source, French poteau mitan (“central post”).

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