guna-guna

== Indonesian == === Etymology === From Sanskrit गुण (guṇa, literally “talent”). The word guṇya is found in Indic tribal milieux, where it is connected with sorcery. As we have seen in the case of guṇya, guṇa is commonly used as a synonym of “supernatural powers” (siddhi) in both Sanskrit and Old Javanese sources. Thus, directly related to guna. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɡuna ˈɡuna/ === Noun === guna-guna (plural guna-guna) a charm or mantra; utilized to tempt, allure, or imbue someone or something with enchantment Synonyms: pesona, jampi-jampi (by extension) love potion, philter, or any periapt used to induce romantic attraction Synonym: pekasih === References === === Further reading === “guna-guna”, in Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia [Great Dictionary of the Indonesian Language] (in Indonesian), Jakarta: Agency for Language Development and Cultivation – Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, 2016