gris gris
plural of gris-gris
/ˈɡriːɡriː/
noun
- An amulet or charm believed to bring good luck or protect against evil, especially in voodoo or folk magic traditions.
- The shop sold handmade gris-gris bags filled with herbs and stones.
- In the story, the old woman gave the hero a gris-gris to ward off bad spirits.
- She wore a small gris-gris around her neck for protection during her travels.