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ju·ju    Audio Help   [joo-joo] Pronunciation Key
–noun
1.an object venerated superstitiously and used as a fetish or amulet by tribal peoples of West Africa.
2.the magical power attributed to such an object.
3.a ban or interdiction effected by it.
[Origin: 1890–95; allegedly < Hausa jūjū fetish]

—Related forms
ju·ju·ism, noun
ju·ju·ist, noun
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ju·ju    Audio Help   (jōō'jōō)  Pronunciation Key 
n.  
  1. An object used as a fetish, a charm, or an amulet in West Africa.
  2. The supernatural power ascribed to such an object.
  3. A style of Nigerian popular music featuring electric guitars and traditional drums.


[Hausa jūjū, fetish, evil spirit.]

ju'ju·ism n.
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Webster's New Millennium™ Dictionary of English - Cite This Source - Share This
Main Entry:  juju1
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a charm or amulet with magical powers; also written ju-ju
Etymology:  French joujou 'plaything'

Webster's New Millennium™ Dictionary of English, Preview Edition (v 0.9.7)
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Main Entry:  juju2
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  the magical power of such an object
Etymology:  French joujou 'plaything'

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WordNet - Cite This Source - Share This
juju

noun
1. the power associated with a juju 
2. a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers 

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.

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