Meaning of the word juju in English

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juju

US /ˈdʒuːdʒuː/
UK /ˈdʒuːdʒuː/

Noun

1.

a form of magic or witchcraft practiced in West Africa, often involving charms or fetishes

Example:
The villagers believed that the chief's power came from his powerful juju.
He was accused of using juju to harm his enemies.
2.

an object, such as an amulet or fetish, believed to have magical powers

Example:
He carried a small wooden juju for good luck.
The shaman prepared a powerful juju to protect the village.