Ouija
See also: ouija
English edit
Etymology edit
The popular belief that the word came from French oui (“yes”) + German ja (“yes”) is a misconception. The name is taken from a word spelled out on the board when it was asked to name itself by Helen Peters, sister-in-law of Kennard Company investor Elijah Bond. It is noted in personal letters that Ouija was the name of a woman in a painting above her head at the time, who it is speculated may have in fact been Ouida.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
Ouija (countable and uncountable, plural Ouijas)
- (countable) A board, having letters of the alphabet and the words yes and no; used with a planchette during a seance to "communicate" with spirits.
- (uncountable) The use of such a board to attempt to communicate with spirits.
Synonyms edit
- (board used to communicate with spirits): Ouija board, spirit board, talking board
Translations edit
a board with letters of the alphabet and "yes" and "no"
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