brujo
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A man who uses magic to heal, protect, or harm people
- noun
- /ˈbruːhoʊ/
- Literature
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brujo
- In the story, the brujo used his magical powers to heal the sick and protect the community.
- a brujo (witch)
Examples
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The man who did this is a brujo.
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I know a brujo who laid his hand on a child one time.
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"There's an old man in this neighborhood who's a practicing brujo."
Fiction book (1999) -
He obviously believes Old Marco is a good brujo with command of positive, restorative powers.
Fiction book (1999) -
The villagers sought the help of a brujo to lift the curse that had plagued their crops.
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Many people believe that a talented brujo can summon spirits to aid in their magical practices.
How Magical
Surface Forms
Etymology
Brujo is the Spanish word for a male witch and is related to Spanish bruja ('female witch') and Portuguese bruxo. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine a man people thought had magic or special healing power, which is why brujo means a man with supernatural or magical powers.