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hoodoo [ˈhuːduː] n pl -doos 1. (Non-Christian Religions / Other Non-Christian Religions) a variant of voodoo 2. Informal a person or thing that brings bad luck 3. Informal bad luck 4. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) (in the western US and Canada) a strangely shaped column of rock vb -doos, -dooing, -dooed
(tr) Informal to bring bad luck to [variant of voodoo] hoodooism n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
hoodoo Translations hoodoo [ˈhuːduː] N (= voodoo) → vudú m; (= jinx) → gafe m, mala suerte f there's a hoodoo on it → tiene gafe hoodoo How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The peculiar balancing acts of some hoodoos occur because the cap rock is dolomite, a form of limestone reinforced by magnesium. It's similar geologically to Bryce Canyon, but doesn't have as many hoodoos - rock pinnacles - as Bryce, although some say the formations are more varied in color. Okay, so this time Hannah has me hold the rock while she hoodoos up a storm. |
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