1. an object believed to have magical powers, especially in West African religions
2. the magical power believed to reside in such an object
3. the use of such objects in religious practice

Examples

• The village elder wore a juju around his neck for protection.
• She believed the small carved figure had powerful juju.
• The anthropologist studied the role of juju in traditional ceremonies.
• He carried the juju his grandmother had given him.
• The museum displayed various juju objects from West Africa.
• Local people warned visitors not to disturb the juju shrine.