obi
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A person in the West Indies who practices witchcraft and magic
- noun
- /ˈoʊbi/
- Literature
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obi
- Stories of the obi circulated in the village, sparking both fear and fascination.
Examples
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The obi was rumored to possess secret knowledge of powerful spells.
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The practice of obi has deep cultural roots in the Caribbean.
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Many believed the mysterious illness was the work of an obi living nearby.
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Many people in Jamaica believe in obi as a form of spiritual healing.
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Many believed the mysterious illness was the work of an obi living nearby.
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Stories of the obi circulated in the village, sparking both fear and fascination.
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The obi was rumored to possess secret knowledge of powerful spells.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Obi can also mean a person who follows that practice. The word comes from West African languages for 'magic' and 'sorcery', so an obi is a person linked to those practices and their 'secret powers'.
