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kanaima

The English word “kanaima” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. A destructive possessing spirit according to the beliefs of parts of South America.

Etymology

Borrowed from various Cariban sources such as Ye'kwana kanaimö, Kari'na kanaimo, Pemon kanaimö.

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