Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun An object used as a fetish, a charm, or an amulet in West Africa.
- noun The supernatural power ascribed to such an object.
- noun A style of Nigerian popular music featuring electric guitars and traditional drums.
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
[Of West African origin; akin to the source of Hausa jūjū, fetish, evil spirit.]
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
[Yoruba jùjú.]
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