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单词 baloi
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Definition of baloi in English:

baloi

(also baloyi)
noun bəˈlɔɪ
South African
  • In southern Africa (in Sotho and Tswana society): practitioners of magic or witchcraft.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in John Mackenzie (1835–1899), missionary in Africa. From Sotho and Tswana baloi from ba-, plural class prefix + -loi (from loya to bewitch).

Definition of baloi in US English:

baloi

(also baloyi)
nounbəˈlɔɪ
South African
  • In southern Africa (in Sotho and Tswana society): practitioners of magic or witchcraft.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in John Mackenzie (1835–1899), missionary in Africa. From Sotho and Tswana baloi from ba-, plural class prefix + -loi (from loya to bewitch).

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