ṣìgìdì
noun
/ʃì.ɡì.dì/ /ʃī.ɡī.dī/ /ʃí.ɡí.dí/
Definitions
- a human shaped stationary and odious figurine, used as a ritual offensive weapon and a guardian of the home. It is believed that through the spirit that inhabits the figurine, Ṣìgìdì, the figurine is able to be remotely activated, where it can inflict disease or death on its targets
- a physical representation of the orisha Ṣìgìdì
- mummy
- robot, drone (anything that is remote-controlled)
Other entries with this spelling
Wiktionary records 2 entries spelled “ṣìgìdì”. You're reading one of them; here are the others.
Etymology
Noun sense derives from ideophone sense
Used in
Ṣìgìdì
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “ṣigidi”.
Reference:
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