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gres-gris

/ɡreɪ ɡriː/

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noun

C2formalcommon/ɡreɪ ɡriː/

A noun referring to an African amulet or charm, often believed to possess magical or protective properties.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее африканский амулет или талисман, часто считающийся обладающим магическими или защитными свойствами.
  1. African amulet C1 informal

    A charm or talisman used in West African traditions, believed to bring good luck or protection.

    • He wore a gres-gris around his neck for protection.
    • The shaman gave her a gres-gris to ward off evil spirits.
    • Many people in the region carry a gres-gris for good fortune.

    🇷🇺Африканский амулет

    Synonyms: amuletcharmfetishjujutalisman