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grigri

noun

gri·​gri

less common spelling of gris-gris

: a talisman, amulet, voodoo charm, spell, or incantation believed capable of warding off evil and bringing good luck to oneself or of bringing misfortune to another

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“Grigri.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grigri. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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