n. A species of magical art or sorcery practised by the negroes in Africa, and formerly prevalent among those living in the West Indies, where it was introduced by African slaves.n. The fetish or charm upon which the power of the obi is supposed to depend.n. A sash of some soft material, figured or embroidered in gay colors, worn by the women of Japan. It is a long strip of cloth about a foot wide, wound round the waist several times, and tied behind in a large bow, which varies in style according to the social condition of the wearer.To bewitch by the practice of obi; charm for the cure of disease, for revenge, etc.