Obi has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
Noun
Noun
1
(West Indies) followers of a religious system involving witchcraft and sorcery
"After hearing about the strange rituals in the village, Maria refused to visit because she feared encountering dangerous obi members."
2
a religious belief of African origin involving witchcraft and sorcery; practiced in parts of the West Indies and tropical Americas
"After moving to Trinidad, Maria began attending local ceremonies where elders performed rituals rooted in obi traditions."
3
A sash worn with a kimono.
"The old auntie warned us that her grandmother knew more about obi than any local herbalist."
4
Alternative form of obeah
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
Origin
The word obi comes from the Japanese language, where it originally meant a belt.