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Obiism

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Noun

1. obiism

belief in a kind of sorcery that originated in Africa and is practiced in the West Indies

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Obiism

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nounWord forms: plural obis or obi
1. 
a broad sash tied in a large flat bow at the back, worn by Japanese women and children as part of the national costume
2. 
a narrow sash worn by Japanese men
nounWord forms: plural obis or obeahs
1. 
a kind of witchcraft originating in Africa and practised by some West Indians
2. 
a charm or amulet used in this

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Obiism

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noun
obeah
noun
a broad sash with a bow in the back, worn with a Japanese kimono

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