"Book of Shadows" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Books of Shadows [plural], book of shadows [alternative]
Head templates: {{en-noun|Books of Shadows|head=Book of Shadows}} Book of Shadows (plural Books of Shadows)
  1. A book containing religious text and instructions for Wiccan magical rituals. Categories (topical): Books, Wicca Translations (Wiccan book): livre d’ombres (French), libro de las sombras [masculine] (Spanish)

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Alternative forms

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