pishoges
/pɪˈʃoʊɡɪz/
noun
- Spells, charms, or superstitious practices, especially in Irish folklore.
- The old woman warned the children about the pishoges that could bring bad luck.
- Farmers in the village believed that pishoges were responsible for the failed crops.
- He laughed at the idea of pishoges, but still avoided walking under ladders.