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zombie noun [ ˈzɒmbi ]

• a corpse said to be revived by witchcraft, especially in certain African and Caribbean religions.
• a cocktail consisting of several kinds of rum, liqueur, and fruit juice.
Origin: early 19th century: of West African origin; compare with Kikongo zumbi ‘fetish’.


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