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(ho̵̅o̅′do̵̅o̅′)

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noun pl. hoodoos

voodoo
Informal
1. a person or thing that causes bad luck
2. bad luck
a natural rock formation of fantastic shape, esp. as found in the W U.S.

Origin: var. of voodoo

transitive verb

to cast a spell on or otherwise bring bad luck to

Related Forms:

hoodooism noun

See hoodoo in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. hoo·doos

a. Magic healing and control, especially in African-based folk medicine in the United States and the Caribbean. Also called conjure.
b. A practitioner of hoodoo.
Voodoo.
a. Bad luck.
b. One that brings bad luck.
Geology A column of eccentrically shaped rock, produced by differential weathering.

transitive verb hoo·dooed, hoo·doo·ing, hoo·doos

To practice hoodoo on; affect with a charm or curse.
To bring bad luck to.

Origin:

Origin: Of West African origin

Origin: , possibly from voodoo

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Related Forms:

hooˈdoo·ism noun

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