babajaga

/bɑbɑˈjɑɡɑ/

Definitions

1. noun

a female witch or sorceress, typically associated with Slavic mythology

“In the folklore of the Balkans, the babajaga is often depicted as a powerful and mysterious figure.”

2. proper noun

a specific female witch or sorceress in Slavic mythology

“The legend of Baba Jaga, a wicked witch who lives in a giant mortar, has been passed down through generations.”

Synonyms

  • sorceress
  • witch

Antonyms

  • angel
  • saint