myalism
/ (ˈmaɪəˌlɪzəm) /
noun
a kind of witchcraft, similar to obi, practised esp in the Caribbean
Origin of myalism
1C19: from myal, probably of West African origin
Derived forms of myalism
- myalist, noun
Words Nearby myalism
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