myalism

/ (ˈmaɪəˌlɪzəm) /


noun
  1. a kind of witchcraft, similar to obi, practised esp in the Caribbean

Origin of myalism

1
C19: from myal, probably of West African origin

Derived forms of myalism

  • myalist, noun

Words Nearby myalism

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