hoodoo

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: eine ungewöhnlich geformte, durch Erosion entstandene Felssäule; ein Anhänger des Hoodoo, einer afroamerikanischen Volksmagie; ein Amulett oder Gegenstand, dem abergläubisch magische Kräfte zugeschrieben werden; oder etwas, das angeblich Unglück bringt. Es bezeichnet auch eine Sammlung spiritueller und volkstümlicher Traditionen.

A noun with multiple meanings: a column of weathered and unusually shaped rock formed by erosion; a practitioner of hoodoo folk magic; a charm or object superstitiously believed to possess magical powers; or something believed to bring bad luck. It is also associated with a set of spiritual and folk traditions.

1. Geological formationC1formal

   A tall, thin, and often oddly shaped column of rock, typically formed by erosion in a desert or badland area.

   Geologische Formation

   • The national park is famous for its colorful hoodoos.
   • We hiked through a valley filled with towering hoodoos.
   • Erosion over millions of years created these unique hoodoo formations.

2. Practitioner of folk magicC2informalamerican

   A person who practices a form of folk magic or conjure, often associated with African American traditions in the Southern United States.

   Praktizierender der Volksmagie

   • The local hoodoo was known for her powerful herbal remedies.
   • He consulted a hoodoo to help with his troubles.
   • Stories about the hoodoo's abilities were passed down through generations.

   Synonymeconjurer

3. Magical charm or spellC2informalamerican

   An object or charm believed to possess magical powers, often used for protection, luck, or to influence events.

   Magischer Talisman oder Zauber

   • She carried a small hoodoo in her pocket for good luck.
   • The old woman sold hoodoos made of roots and bones.
   • He believed the hoodoo would protect him from harm.

   Synonymeamuletcharmfetishjinxjujumojospelltalisman

4. Bringer of bad luckC2informalamerican

   Something or someone that is believed to bring bad luck or misfortune.

   Unheilbringer

   • Ever since he joined the team, they've lost every game; he's a real hoodoo.
   • That old house has a hoodoo on it; no one stays there for long.
   • She thought the black cat crossing her path was a hoodoo.

   Synonymecursejinxjonah

   Antonymecharmfetishmascottalisman

• Jemandem oder etwas Unglück bringen oder einen Zauber auferlegen, oft im Zusammenhang mit Volksmagie oder Aberglauben.

A verb meaning to bring bad luck or to cast a spell on someone or something, often associated with folk magic or superstition.

1. Bring bad luckC1informalamerican

   To cause misfortune or bad luck to someone or something.

   Unglück bringen

   • Some people believe that breaking a mirror will hoodoo you for seven years.
   • The team felt hoodooed after losing their third consecutive game.
   • He thought the old house was hoodooed because of the strange events.

   Synonymebewitchcursejinx

   Antonymebless