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gris-gris

Pronunciation: /ˈgriːgriː/

(also gri-gri, greegree)

Definition of gris-gris

noun (plural same)

an African or Caribbean charm or amulet.
[mass noun] the use of gris-gris, especially in voodoo: [as modifier]:the New Orleans gris-gris traditions