macumba

Etymology
Borrowed from, from (or a related Bantu language of western Central Africa).

Noun

 * 1) A type of Afro-Brazilian folk religion combining elements of Roman Catholicism with traditional African religious beliefs and practices; or a specific cult or ceremony of such religion.

Etymology
Borrowed from.

Noun

 * 1) a percussive musical instrument of African origin often used in traditional rituals
 * 2) any Afro-Brazilian religion, especially but not limited to Candomblé, Quimbanda, and Umbanda, so named after their use of the macumba and other African instruments
 * 3)  a curse or hex, a malevolent spell, especially one performed in the context of Afro-Brazilian religions
 * 4)  any spell or act of sorcery, especially one performed in the context of Afro-Brazilian religions for the benefit of someone
 * 5)  offerings to the entities worshiped in those religions, often for the realization of a spell
 * 1)  offerings to the entities worshiped in those religions, often for the realization of a spell
 * 1)  offerings to the entities worshiped in those religions, often for the realization of a spell