JUJU


Meaning of JUJU in English

I. ˈjü-(ˌ)jü noun

Etymology: of W. African origin; akin to the source of Hausa jùju fetish

Date: 1894

1. : a fetish, charm, or amulet of West African peoples

2. : the magic attributed to or associated with jujus

II. noun

Etymology: Yoruba jújù

Date: 1982

: a style of West African music that is characterized by a rapid beat, the use of percussion instruments, and vocal harmonies

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.