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VOODOO

a religion that is derived from African polytheism and ancestor worship and is practiced chiefly in Haiti

The meaning of the word voodoo is a religion that is derived from African polytheism and ancestor worship and is practiced chiefly in Haiti.

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voodooa religion that is derived from African polytheism and ancestor worship and is practiced chiefly in Haiti
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connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
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touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
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