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evil eye

a folk belief in the supernatural powers of a malevolent stare or hostile gaze, which is believed to cause adversity, illness, injury, or destruction to the recipient. The term is applied more specifically to a culture-bound syndrome in Mediterranean countries and other regions (see mal de ojo). See also witchcraft.

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