hoodoo

10 points English 6 letters Uncommon Commonness #43,045 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

noun

something believed to bring bad luck

verb

bring bad luck; be a source of misfortune

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

plural hoodoos

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

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