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obeah

Obeah (noun) means a form of folk magic, medicine or witchcraft originating in Africa and practised in parts of the Caribbean.

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1

A form of folk magic, medicine or witchcraft originating in Africa and practised in parts of the Caribbean.

2

A magician or witch doctor of the magic craft.

3

A spell performed in the practice of the magic craft; an item associated with such a spell.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Uncertain; apparently from a Caribbean creole, probably ultimately from a West African language. The Oxford English Dictionary points to Igbo abià (“knowledge, wisdom”), obìa (“doctor, healer”). Cognate of Aukan obiya, Saramaccan obia, and Sranan Tongo obia.

Rhymes for obeah

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What is the meaning of obeah?

"obeah" (noun) means a form of folk magic, medicine or witchcraft originating in Africa and practised in parts of the Caribbean.

What are the different meanings of obeah?

"obeah" has 3 main meanings: 1. A form of folk magic, medicine or witchcraft originating in Africa and practised in parts of the Caribbean; 2. A magician or witch doctor of the magic craft; 3. A spell performed in the practice of the magic craft; an item associated with such a spell.

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