macumba

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Portuguese macumba (“macumba; curse”), from Kimbundu makôba.

Noun

macumba (plural macumbas)

  1. A religious cult, having elements of sorcery, ritual dance and fetishes, from Brazil

Portuguese

Etymology

Borrowed from Kimbundu makôba.

Pronunciation
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ma.ˈkũ.bɐ/

Noun

macumba f (plural macumbas)

  1. any Afro-Brazilian religion
  2. (Brazil) curse; hex
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