Indian signs

Definition of Indian signsnext
plural of Indian sign, chiefly British
as in curses
something that brings bad luck the Indian sign has apparently been put on that rugby team, which has lost 10 straight games

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Noun
  • There are still deliveries of hate mail from conservative neighbors who disapprove of their lifestyle, and occasional drive-bys punctuated with curses yelled from car windows, but they’ve largely been accepted by the community.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Pay multiple people from the crafts site Etsy to perform tarot readings, lift any existing curses and otherwise engage in witchcraft.
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  • Located in northwestern New Mexico near the famed Four Corners, the Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness Area has captured the attention of outdoor enthusiasts for its gorgeous wave rocks and hoodoos, which bear a stunning resemblance to Turkey’s Cappadocia.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Within 2-3 hours’ drive (or a quick helicopter ride) are Zion, Bryce, Grand Canyon’s North Rim, and all the hoodoos, slot canyons, and epic views this region has to offer.
    Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
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  • Coach Ralf Rangnick took over in 2022 after spells with Manchester United, Hoffenheim, Schalke and Stuttgart and Leipzig.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Yes, the five first-years are all in the set as two-color uncommons with Prepared spells, serving a similar function to STX’s cycle with Zimone and Quintorius.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Indian signs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Indian%20signs. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.

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