Gres-gris (Noun)
Meaning
An African amulet.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The voodoo sorcerer handed me a small pouch containing a mysterious gres-gris that was said to possess magical powers.
- As I walked through the market, I stumbled upon a vendor selling vibrant beaded jewelry, claiming one of the pieces was a gres-gris with protective properties.
- Legend has it that the gres-gris amulet worn by the ancient African warriors gave them strength and invincibility in battle.
- Her gres-gris was passed down through generations of women in her family, each one believing it held the key to their fertility and prosperity.
- The shaman warned me that without the gres-gris, I would be vulnerable to the evil spirits that roamed the forest at night.