jujuism
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ju·ju 1
(jo͞o′jo͞o)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.
[Of West African origin; akin to the source of Hausa jūjū, fetish, evil spirit.]
ju′ju·ism n.
ju·ju 2
(jo͞o′jo͞o)n.
A style of Nigerian popular music featuring electric guitars and traditional drums.
[Yoruba jùjú.]
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jujuism
an African variety of magical fetishism characterized by the wearing of an exotic amulet called a juju. — jujuist, n.
See also: Magic-Ologies & -Isms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.