juju
[noun]
Synonyms: charm, amulet, fetish, luck, mascot, periapt, phylactery, talisman, zemi

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juju noun

1. [uncountable] a type of magic in West Africa

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2. [countable] an object used in West African magic
3. [uncountable] a type of Nigerian music that uses guitars and drums
Word Originsenses 1 to 2 early 17th cent.: of West African origin, perhaps from French joujou ‘toy’.sense 3perhaps from Yoruba jo jo ‘dance’.

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