"jadoo" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /d͡ʒɑːˈduː/ Forms: jaadu [alternative], jadu [alternative]
Rhymes: -uː Etymology: From Hindustani जादू / جادو (jādū), from Classical Persian جَادُو (jādū). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|inc-hnd}} Hindustani, {{der|en|fa-cls|جَادُو}} Classical Persian جَادُو (jādū) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} jadoo (uncountable)
  1. (North India, Pakistan) Magic, sorcery. Tags: India, North, Pakistan, uncountable Related terms: jaadugar

Alternative forms

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