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Entry 3 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Obi

· O·bi · IPA /ˈoʊbi/
01 n. A species of sorcery, probably of African origin, practiced among the negroes of the West Indies.
  1. 1.
    A species of sorcery, probably of African origin, practiced among the negroes of the West Indies.
  2. 2.
    A charm or fetich.[West Indies]
02 n. A sash, esp. the long belt-like broad sash of soft material worn by women aound the waist when wearing a traditional kimono, and usually ha…
  1. 1.
    A sash, esp. the long belt-like broad sash of soft material worn by women aound the waist when wearing a traditional kimono, and usually having a large bow at the back.
    “Over this is bound the large sash (obi) which is the chief article of feminine adornment.” — B. H. Chamberlain.