English Explanatory Dictionary

makutu

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Witchcraft, black magic; a spell or curse.

Pronunciation

/ˈmʌːkʉtʉ/ /ˈmɑːkuːtuː/

Word forms

makutu

Etymology

Borrowed from Māori mākutu.

Synonyms

black art witchery incantation spell bewitchery black arts charmwork conjuration conjuring craft dark arts diablerie druidcraft dweomercraft dwimmer dwimmercraft enchantment goety gypsycraft hexcraft hexerei jugglery magic mojo sorcery sortilege spellcasting spellcraft spellwork thaumaturgy wandwork warlockry whistness witchdom witchcraft witchwork wizardry wizardcraft wonderworking cantrip chantment charm hex magic spell makutu obeah pishogue rune spellword wanga
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