"Book of Shadows" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Books of Shadows [plural]
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  1. A book containing religious text and instructions for Wiccan magical rituals. Categories (topical): Wicca Synonyms: book of shadows Translations (Wiccan book): livre d’ombres (French), libro de las sombras [masculine] (Spanish)

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