"orpeko" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Maasai orpeko, from Swahili upepo (“spirit, wind”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|mas|orpeko}} Maasai orpeko, {{der|en|sw|upepo||spirit, wind}} Swahili upepo (“spirit, wind”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} orpeko (uncountable)
  1. (East Africa) A form of spirit possession or spiritual sickness among Maasai people, especially women. Tags: Africa, East, uncountable

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