voodoo
Pronunciation: /ˈvuːduː/
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Definition of voodoo
noun
- a black religious cult practised in the Caribbean and the southern US, combining elements of Roman Catholic ritual with traditional African magical and religious rites, and characterized by sorcery and spirit possession: they can use voodoo to help people if you understand voodoo you can talk to these spirits
verb ( voodoos, voodooing, voodooed)
Origin:
early 19th century: from Louisiana French, from Kwa vodũ