Obi

[әubi]

Definition

(n.) A species of sorcery, probably of African origin, practiced among the negroes of the West Indies.

(n.) A charm or fetich.

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Definition

n. a kind of sorcery practised by obeah-men and obeah-women among the negroes of the West Indies and United States a survival of African magic: a fetish or charm—also O′bea O′beah O′by.—n. O′biism.

n. a broad gaily embroidered sash worn by Japanese women.

Edited by Andrea