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shango

adjective, often capitalized
shan·go | \shäŋˈgō\

Definition of shango 

: of or relating to the worship of Shango by the Yoruba people in Brazil and Trinidad

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History and Etymology for shango

from Shango, Yoruba god of thunder and fertility

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