Definitions for: Obi

[n] a religious belief of African origin involving witchcraft and sorcery; practiced in parts of the West Indies and tropical Americas

Webster (1913) Definition: O"bi, n. [Jap.]
A sash, esp. the long broad sash of soft material worn by
women.

O"bi, n. [Prob. of African origin.]
1. A species of sorcery, probably of African origin,
practiced among the negroes of the West Indies. [Written
also obe and obeah.] --De Quincey. --B. Edwards.

2. A charm or fetich. [West Indies] --B. Edwards.

Synonyms: obeah

See Also: cult, religious cult

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