Petro
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Noun — In Haitian Vodou, a category of spirits (loa) generally seen as fierce, forceful, or combative in character.
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Etymology
The Vodou sense traces to a class name of unclear African origin; the cryptocurrency sense comes from Spanish petróleo ("petroleum"), reflecting its claimed oil backing.
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What does “Petro” mean?
The word “Petro” means in Haitian Vodou, a category of spirits (loa) generally seen as fierce, forceful, or combative in character. In plain terms, either a fierce category of spirit in Haitian Vodou, or Venezuela's oil-backed digital currency.
How do you use “Petro” in a sentence?
Here is “Petro” used in a sentence: “The drummers switched to a faster rhythm to call on the petro spirits.”
What part of speech is “Petro”?
“Petro” is a noun.
Where does the word “Petro” come from?
The word “Petro” comes from Spanish. The Vodou sense traces to a class name of unclear African origin; the cryptocurrency sense comes from Spanish petróleo ("petroleum"), reflecting its claimed oil backing.
How many meanings does “Petro” have?
“Petro” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in Haitian Vodou, a category of spirits (loa) generally seen as fierce, forceful, or combative in character.