gris-gris

noun

ˈgrē-(ˌ)grē How to pronounce gris-gris (audio)
variants or less commonly grigri
plural gris-gris ˈgrē-(ˌ)grēz How to pronounce gris-gris (audio) also grigri
Synonyms of gris-grisnext
: 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

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gris-gris was in 1698

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“Gris-gris.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gris-gris. Accessed 3 Dec. 2023.

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