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  1. grugru, gri-gri, grugru palm, macamba, Acrocomia aculeatanoun

    tropical American feather palm having a swollen spiny trunk and edible nuts

  2. grigri, gres-gris, greegreenoun

    an African amulet

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  1. gri-gri

    A Gri-gri is a type of amulet, often a small bag filled with items considered to carry magical protection, used commonly in West Africa and among adherents of voodoo or hoodoo traditions. It is believed to protect the wearer from evil or bring good luck. In climbing circles, a Gri-gri also refers to a type of belay device designed to help control a rope during belaying.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of gri-gri in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of gri-gri in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5


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