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[moh-joh] 
–noun, plural -jos, -joes.
| 1. | the art or practice of casting magic spells; magic; voodoo. |
| 2. | an object, as an amulet or charm, that is believed to carry a magic spell. |
Origin:
1925–30, Americanism; cf. Gullah moco witchcraft, magic, prob. akin to Fulani moco'o medicine man (c represents voiced palatal stop)
1925–30, Americanism; cf. Gullah moco witchcraft, magic, prob. akin to Fulani moco'o medicine man (c represents voiced palatal stop)
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| mo·jo (mō'jō') n. pl. mo·jos or mo·joes
[Perhaps ultimately from Fula moco'o, medicine man.] |
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| Main Entry: | mojo |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a Cuban seasoning of garlic, olive oil, and sour (Seville) oranges used as a dip, marinade, or sauce |
| Etymology: | Span. mojar 'make wet' |
| Usage: | cooking |
mojo
1920s, probably of Creole origin, cf. Gullah moco "witchcraft," Fula moco'o "medicine man."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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