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grimoire

[ greem-wahr ] [ /grimˈwɑr/ ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

noun

a manual of magic or witchcraft used by witches and sorcerers

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wheedle

[ hweed-l ] [ /ˈʰwid l/ ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

verb

to persuade someone using flattering words or acts

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jaggery

[ jag-uh-ree ] [ /ˈdʒæg ə ri/ ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

noun

coarse, dark sugar

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