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单词 old higue
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Definition of old higue in English:

old higue

noun ˌəʊl(d) ˈhʌɪɡ
Caribbean
  • In legends and popular stories: a witch, said to shed her skin at night and fly (sometimes in the form of a ball of fire) in search of sleeping people, especially babies, from whom she sucks the blood.

Origin

Late 19th century. From old + higue, representing a Caribbean pronunciation of hag.

 
 

Definition of old higue in US English:

old higue

nounˌəʊl(d) ˈhʌɪɡ
Caribbean
  • In legends and popular stories: a witch, said to shed her skin at night and fly (sometimes in the form of a ball of fire) in search of sleeping people, especially babies, from whom she sucks the blood.

Origin

Late 19th century. From old + higue, representing a Caribbean pronunciation of hag.

 
 
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