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Mumbo Jumbo is a West African word often cited by historians and etymologists as deriving from the Mandinka word "Maamajomboo", which refers to a masked male dancer who takes part in religious ceremonies. [1] In the 18th century Mumbo Jumbo referred to a West African god.
Mumbo Jumbo, an album by the band Air Supply; Mumbo Jumbo, a 1988 video album by Robert Plant "Mumbo Jumbo", a 1981 song by Squeeze on the album East Side Story "Mumbo Jumbo", a 2003 song by Foghat on the album Family Joules
The following are lists of words in the English language that are known as "loanwords" or "borrowings," which are derived from other languages.. For Old English-derived words, see List of English words of Old English origin.
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impi – from Zulu language meaning war, battle or a regiment; indaba – from Xhosa or Zulu languages – 'stories' or 'news' typically conflated with 'meeting' (often used in South African English) isango – Zulu meaning gateway; jumbo – from Swahili (jambo or jumbe or from Kongo nzamba "elephant") kalimba
Ishmael Scott Reed (born February 22, 1938) is an American poet, novelist, essayist, songwriter, composer, playwright, editor and publisher known for his satirical works challenging American political culture.
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Mumbo may refer to: The god Mumbo from the African new religious movement Mumboism; Mumbo Island, Lake Malawi, Malawi; Mumbo, a villain from the Teen Titans animated series. A King of Quendor from the Zork universe. "Mumbo", a song by Paul McCartney & Wings from the album Wild Life; Mumbo sauce, a condiment