macumba in English
noun
1
a black religious cult practiced in Brazil, using sorcery, ritual dance, and fetishes.
Macumba originated with African slaves shipped to Brazil in the 1550's, who continued to worship their African Gods.
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1. Solve this case and take Yo Macumba with you
2. Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "Cultus"): cargo cult (a religious cult that anticipates a time of joy, serenity, and justice when salvation comes) macumba (a Brazilian religious cult of African origin; combines voodoo elements with singing and chanting and dancing)