ву́ду — meaning in English

English meaning

• voodoo noun A religion practiced mainly in Haiti and parts of Louisiana, blending West African spiritual traditions with Catholic elements.

Senses

ву́ду is used for these senses in English:

• voodoo Any of a group of related religious practices found chiefly in and around the Caribbean, particularly in Haiti and Louisiana.
• wudu (Islam) A ritual washing of the forearms, head, and feet, required after minor impurity, frequently performed immediately before prayer.

voodoo — full definition

1. noun A religion practiced mainly in Haiti and parts of Louisiana, blending West African spiritual traditions with Catholic elements.
2. noun Loosely, any approach to a problem that seems magical, superstitious, or hard to justify logically.

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