"sorcery" meaning in English

See sorcery in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈsɔr.sə.ri/ [US], /ˈsɔː.sə.ri/ [UK] Audio: en-us-sorcery.ogg [US] Forms: sorcery [singular], sorceries [plural]
enPR: sôr'sərē [US] Head templates: {{noun|2=sorceries}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Sorcery is the use of magical power; the use of witchcraft or magic arts. Synonyms: black magic, magic, witchcraft, wizardry
    Sense id: simple-sorcery-en-noun-wPaTOiRo
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