Wewe

from jawa

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noun
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From jawa

Definition

A supernatural female entity in folklore often associated with the abduction of children.

Etymology

Borrowed from Javanese 'wewe', referring to a feminine supernatural entity in Javanese folklore. The word is often associated with 'wewe gombel' and etymologically may relate to the concept of large breasts, which are the creature's defining visual characteristic in local mythology.

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