"corpse powder" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} corpse powder (uncountable)
  1. A powder made from corpses and used by Navajo witches to curse their victims. Wikipedia link: corpse powder Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Witchcraft Synonyms: anti'l Translations (powder made from corpses): áńt'į́ (Navajo)
    Sense id: en-corpse_powder-en-noun-2P4fteb- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Navajo culture

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