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pishogue

Pronunciation: /pɪˈʃəʊg/
(also pishrogue /pɪˈʃrəʊg/)
Definition of pishogue

noun

Irish
  • a superstitious belief.
  • a spell or charm.

Origin:

early 19th century: from Irish piseog 'witchcraft'

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