Meaning
Any of a group of related religious practices found chiefly in and around the Caribbean, particularly in Haiti and Louisiana.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Etymology tree Fon voduder. Haitian Creole Vodouder. Louisiana Creole voudoubor. English voodoo From Louisiana Creole voudou, from Haitian Creole Vodou, from a West African language, such as Ewe vódũ (“deity, idol”), Fon vòdún (“fetish”) or the Kwa languages vodũ.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles: