jujuism


ju·ju 1

J0076700 (jo͞o′jo͞o)n.1. An object used as a fetish, a charm, or an amulet in West Africa.2. The supernatural power ascribed to such an object.
[Of West African origin; akin to the source of Hausa jūjū, fetish, evil spirit.]
ju′ju·ism n.

ju·ju 2

J0076700 (jo͞o′jo͞o)n. A style of Nigerian popular music featuring electric guitars and traditional drums.
[Yoruba jùjú.]

jujuism

an African variety of magical fetishism characterized by the wearing of an exotic amulet called a juju. — jujuist, n.See also: Magic