单词 | juju |
释义 | juju1/ˈdʒuːdʒuː![]() noun [mass noun] A style of music popular among the Yoruba in Nigeria and characterized by the use of guitars and variable-pitch drums.Perhaps Nigeria's most popular form of music is juju, which uses traditional drums and percussion instruments to back up vocals and complicated guitar work....
OriginPerhaps from Yoruba jo jo 'dance'. juju2/ˈdʒuːdʒuː![]() noun 1A charm or fetish, especially of a type used by some West African peoples.These Sun jujus are made from recycled mardi gras beads based on a spiritcatcher/voodoo doll; hang this juju in a window near a door and it will help ward off evil spirits from your home or workplace....
1.1 [mass noun] Supernatural power attributed to a charm or fetish: juju and witchcraft...
OriginEarly 17th century: of West African origin, perhaps from French joujou 'toy'. |
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