\ ˈgrē-(ˌ)grē
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\
variants:
or less commonly grigri
plural gris-gris\
ˈgrē-(ˌ)grēz
\ also grigri
\ also grigri
Definition 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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“Gris-gris.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gris-gris. Accessed 25 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of gris-gris was in 1698
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