Definition of medicine man
: a person especially among American Indian groups who is believed to possess supernatural powers that can heal illnesses and keep away evil spirits : shaman
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From time to time the medicine men come to their clients and jab magically treated needles into their flesh.
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Andy tries to save Aunt Bee and her friends from a charming traveling medicine man whose elixir turns out to be 85% alcohol.
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First Known Use of medicine man
1801
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Definition of medicine man for English Language Learners
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: a person in Native American cultures who is believed to have magic powers that can cure illnesses and keep away evil spirits
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: a person especially among American Indian groups believed to have magic powers to cure illnesses and keep away evil spirits
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