MACUMBA

macumba

(noun) a Brazilian religious cult of African origin; combines voodoo elements with singing and chanting and dancing

macumba

(noun) popular dance music of Brazil; derived from the practices of the macumba religious cult

macumba

(noun) (Brazil) followers of a religious cult of African origin

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

macumba (plural macumbas)

A religious cult, having elements of sorcery, ritual dance and fetishes, from Brazil

Source: Wiktionary



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