Definition of "grigri" []

• An African charm, fetish, or amulet. (noun)

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• "Unfortunately, the gym itself was something of a disappointment: it's just a grigri and carabiner clip operation, and I'm spoiled by gyms which allow climbers to use real belay rigs."
• "North – American Indians say, in contradistinction to Munda, a grigri, talisman, or charm."
• "“The spirits can put a grigri on you,” Brother Samuel said."