"jumbie bead" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: jumbie beads [plural]
Etymology: Of jumbie + bead. The initial portion is apparently from Kongo zumbi (“fetish, spirit”) or Kimbundu nzumbi (“god”). Compare zombie. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|jumbie|bead}} jumbie + bead, {{der|en|kg|zumbi|t=fetish, spirit}} Kongo zumbi (“fetish, spirit”), {{der|en|kmb|nzumbi|t=god}} Kimbundu nzumbi (“god”), {{m|en|zombie}} zombie Head templates: {{en-noun}} jumbie bead (plural jumbie beads)
  1. A jequirity bean, the seed of the jequirity plant (Abrus precatorius) used in beadwork or making percussion instruments. Categories (lifeform): Legumes Synonyms: jumble-bead, jumbie bean, rosary pea

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