hoodoo

• Nom ayant plusieurs sens : une colonne de roche de forme inhabituelle sculptée par l'érosion ; un praticien du hoodoo, magie populaire afro-américaine ; un charme ou un objet superstitieusement considéré comme doté d'un pouvoir magique ; ou une chose censée porter malheur. Associé aussi à un ensemble de traditions spirituelles et populaires.

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.

   Cheminée de fée (formation rocheuse)

   • 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.

   Pratiquant de hoodoo

   • 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.

   Synonymesconjurer

3. Magical charm or spellC2informalamerican

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

   Charme magique

   • 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.

   Synonymesamuletcharmfetishjinxjujumojospelltalisman

4. Bringer of bad luckC2informalamerican

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

   Porte-malheur

   • 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.

   Synonymescursejinxjonah

   Antonymescharmfetishmascottalisman

• Jeter un sort ou porter malheur à quelqu'un ou quelque chose, souvent associé à la magie populaire ou à la superstition.

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.

   Jeter un sort de malchance

   • 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.

   Synonymesbewitchcursejinx

   Antonymesbless