"gray magic" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} gray magic (uncountable)
  1. (Wicca) Any magic which transcends or blends white magic and black magic. Wikipedia link: gray magic Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Fictional abilities, Occult, Wicca Synonyms: gray magick, grey magic, grey magick Translations (magic which transcends or blends white and black): magia gris [feminine] (Spanish)

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