noun
- Plural of greegree; charms, amulets, or talismans believed to have magical or protective powers, especially in West African traditions.
Usage: Often used in historical or anthropological contexts; Also spelled 'grigri' or 'gris-gris'; Primarily associated with African and Caribbean spiritual practices
Examples
- The traveler wore several greegrees around his neck for protection.
- In West African cultures, greegrees were crafted by spiritual practitioners.
- She collected greegrees from her grandmother's homeland.
- The museum displayed ancient greegrees alongside other cultural artifacts.
- Believers in traditional practices often carried greegrees for good fortune.