Loa definitions

Loa

1) African worm 2) River in Chile 3) End of a Hawaiian volcano 4) Erupter of 1975 5) Extended break from svc 6) Extended time away from wk 7) Fictional surfer 8) Genus of parasitic nematode 9) Hawaiian for great or large 10) Hawaiian for long 11) Kea neighbor 12) Legba and Agwe 13) Long for Hawaiians
Found on https://www.crosswordclues.com/clue/loa

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Loa

The Loa (also Lwa or L`wha) are the spirits of Haitian Vodou and associated with Louisiana voodoo. They are also referred to as Mystères and the Invisibles, in which are intermediaries between Bondye (Bon Dieu, or good god)—the Creator, who is distant from the world—and humanity. Unlike saints or angels however, they are not simply prayed to....
Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loa

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Loa

[Spanish play] A loa is a short theatrical piece used to introduce a comedia in the Spanish Golden Age (Siglo de Oro) tradition for the purpose of setting the mood and capturing the interest of the audience. Loa literally means praise, it being customary to offer compliments to distinguished members of the audience, the town in which the pl...
Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loa_(Spanish_play)

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loa

(from the article `witchcraft`) ...however, is always problematic: after his death, the malevolent spirits or powers that an ancestor has used for his personal benefit become ...
Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/l/63

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LOA

Letter of Authorisation
Found on http://www.contractorsunlimited.co.uk/glossary.shtml

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loa

The total length of a boat including any projecting such as bowsprits and bumpkins.
Found on http://www.diy-wood-boat.com/Boating-terms.html

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loa

Spirit in voodoo. Loas may be male or female, and include Maman Brigitte, the loa...
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20688

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loa

<organism> A genus of parasitic nematodes found throughout the rain-forest areas of the sudan and the basin of the congo. L. Loa inhabits the subcutaneous tissues, which it traverses freely. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973

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LOA

left occipitoanterior (position/presentation of the fetus). See presentation.
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001

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Loa

(lo´ә) a genus of filarial nematodes. Loa loa a threadlike species found in West Africa, 2–5 cm (1–2 in) long, that inhabits the subcutaneous connective tissue of the body, which it traverses freely (see loiasis). It is seen especially about the orbit, including...
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001

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LOA

Local Overseas Allowance
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php

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LOA

Supernatural being voodoo. Usually translated as "god" or "divinity", it is in fact more a genie, demon or spirit.
Found on http://www.latinart.com/glossary.cfm?sort=L

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LOA

Type: Abbreviation Definitions: 1. Abbreviation for left occipitoanterior position.
Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=51030

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LOA

Length overall
Found on http://www.metalbulletin.com/Glossary.html

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Loa

The loa is a genus of parasitic nematode.
Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/BL.HTM

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Loa

In voodoo, the loa are spirits. They may be either male or female.
Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/D5.HTM

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LOA

Line of Attack
Found on http://www.tornado-data.com/siteinfo/glossary.htm

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LOA

Left occipitoanterior - Fetal position
Found on http://www.translationdirectory.com/glossaries/glossary124.htm

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loa

Spirit in voodoo. Loas may be male or female, and include Maman Brigitte, the loa of death and cemeteries, and Aida-Wedo, the rainbow snake. Believers may be under the protection of one particular loa
Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21221

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LOA

Letter Of Acceptance-A purchaser’s letter communicating the acceptance of a bid for services or products according to agreed terms between parties.
Found on https://www.rakenapp.com/construction-glossary

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