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shamans

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Main Entry:
sha·man 
          Listen to the pronunciation of shaman
Pronunciation:
\ˈshä-mən, ˈshā- also shə-ˈmän\
Function:
noun
Inflected Form(s):
plural shamans
Etymology:
ultimately from Evenki (Tungusic language of Siberia) šamān
Date:
1698
1: a priest or priestess who uses magic for the purpose of curing the sick, divining the hidden, and controlling events2: one who resembles a shaman ; especially : high priest 3
sha·man·ic 
          Listen to the pronunciation of shamanic \shə-ˈma-nik, -ˈmä-\ adjective


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