gris gris

plural of gris-gris

/ˈɡriːɡriː/
noun
  1. 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.
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