zogo

noun

zo·​go
ˈzō(ˌ)gō
plural -s
: something that is sacred or holy to the people of the Torres strait
especially : a charm or sacred object held to have wonder-working power

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Papuan

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“Zogo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zogo. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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