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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

voodoo

/vudʊʊ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does voodoo mean?

noun, verb

A system of religious and magical practices originating in West Africa, especially among the Fon people of Dahomey, and brought to the Americas through the slave trade. To use magic or supernatural powers to influence someone or something.

Example

"The voodoo priestess was said to have the power to heal the sick and bring good fortune."

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