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juju
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ju·ju  (jj)
n.
1. An object used as a fetish, a charm, or an amulet in West Africa.
2. The supernatural power ascribed to such an object.
3. A style of Nigerian popular music featuring electric guitars and traditional drums.
[Hausa jj, fetish, evil spirit.]
juju·ism n.
juju
Noun
1. a magic charm or fetish used by some tribes in W Africa
2. the power associated with a juju [probably from W African djudju evil spirit, fetish]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.juju - the power associated with a juju
magic, thaumaturgy - any art that invokes supernatural powers
2.jujujuju - a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers
fetich, voodoo, fetish, hoodoo
good luck charm, charm - something believed to bring good luck


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