voodoo death en · NOUN
Etymology
Coined by Walter Cannon in 1942.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Sudden death brought about by a strong emotional shock such as fear.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| voodoo deaths | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Dictionary
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