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Meaning of ṣigidi | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ʃì.ɡì.dì

Definitions

  1. being solid, roundish, hard, and lightweight
  2. 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
  3. a physical representation of the orisha Ṣìgìdì
  4. mummy
    broadly
  5. robot, drone (anything that is remote-controlled)
    broadly, idiomatic

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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