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voodoo

Syllabification: (voo·doo)
Pronunciation: /ˈvo͞oˌdo͞o/
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Definition of voodoo

noun

  • a black religious cult practiced 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.
  • a person skilled in voodoo.

verb (voodoos, voodooing, voodooed)

[with object]
  • affect (someone) by the practice of voodoo.

Derivatives

voodooism

Pronunciation: /-ˌizəm/
noun

voodooist

Pronunciation: /-ist/
noun

Origin:

early 19th century: from Louisiana French, from Kwa vodũ

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