gris-gris

[ gree-gree ]

noun,plural gris-gris

[gree-greez]. /ˈgri griz/.

a variant of grigri.

Words Nearby gris-gris

grisaille
Griselda
griseofulvin
griseous
grisette
gris-gris
Grisham
Grishun
griskin
grisly
Gris-Nez

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How to use gris-gris in a sentence

Fetichistic peoples consider certain objects called fetiches, gris-gris, etc., as beings endowed with an inherent will and power.
The Races of Man | Joseph Deniker
You will die of laughing if you hear gris-gris to-night—such a song!
Under Two Flags | Ouida [Louise de la Ramee]

British Dictionary definitions for gris-gris

gris-gris

/ (ˈɡriːɡriː) /

nounplural -gris (-ɡriːz)

a variant spelling of grigri

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