ouija
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Definition
- Noun:
- A board marked with letters of the alphabet, numbers, and other symbols, used in conjunction with a movable pointer (planchette) to attempt to receive messages from the spirit world.
Usage
- The word "ouija" is almost exclusively used to refer to the specific device or the practice of using it. It is typically used as a noun, often in the compound form "Ouija board."
- Example:
Examples
- Noun:
- She was afraid to touch the ouija after hearing strange stories about it.
- The museum had an antique ouija on display in its collection of occult artifacts.
Advanced Usage
- "to work the ouija": to operate or use a Ouija board in a session.
- They gathered to work the ouija and ask questions about the future.
Variants and Related Words
- Ouija board (n): The full, most common term for the device. "Ouija" itself is a shortened form.
- He bought a Ouija board from the novelty shop.
Synonyms
- Spirit board (n): A more generic term for a board used for spiritual communication.
- Talking board (n): Another descriptive term for the same type of device.
Notes on Meaning
- The term originates from a trademark name (Ouija), which itself is a combination of the French and German words for "yes" ( and ). It refers specifically to the branded board game but is now used generically for all such devices.
- Its use is associated with séances, the paranormal, and divination practices.
Noun
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a board with the alphabet on it; used with a planchette to spell out supernatural messages
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