GRIS-GRIS


Meaning of GRIS-GRIS in English

[ 'gri:gri: ]

■ noun ( plural same)

1》 an African or Caribbean charm or amulet.

2》 the use of such charms, especially in voodoo.

Origin

C17: from Fr. grisgris , of W. Afr. origin.

Concise Oxford English vocab.      Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка.