A magic charm or amulet, especially in West African tradition; also spelled grigri or jujube.
From Mandinka and other West African languages, referring to talismans or charms; brought into English through colonial contact and trade with West Africa.
Greegrees represent one of the most fascinating cultural exchanges in linguistics—Europeans encountered these talismans and borrowed the word directly, creating a bridge between African spiritual practices and English writing.
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