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Wicca

Syllabification: (Wic·ca)
Pronunciation: /ˈwikə/
Definition of Wicca

noun

  • the religious cult of modern witchcraft, especially an initiatory tradition founded in England in the mid 20th century and claiming its origins in pre-Christian pagan religions.

Derivatives

Wiccan

adjective & noun

Origin:

representing Old English wicca 'witch'

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