English

Noun

macumba ‎(plural macumbas)

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

Portuguese

Etymology

Borrowing from Kimbundu makôba.

Pronunciation

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ma.ˈkũ.bɐ/

Noun

macumba f (plural macumbas)

1. any Afro-Brazilian religion
2. (Brazil) curse; hex