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Word: Voodoo
Speech Type: Noun
early 19th century: from Louisiana French, from Kwa vodũ
ˈvuːduː
a religion practised in parts of the Caribbean (especially Haiti) and the southern US, combining elements of Roman Catholic ritual with traditional African magical and religious rites, and characterized by sorcery and spirit possession
Short Definition:religion practised in Caribbean and southern US
Examples:- they can use voodoo to help people
- if you understand voodoo you can talk to these spirits
- a voodoo priest
- vodou
Word: Voodoo
Speech Type: Verb
ˈvuːduː
affect (someone) by the practice of voodoo
Short Definition:affect someone by practice of voodoo
Examples:- someone had voodooed her
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