# witch doctor

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈwɪtʃ ˌdɒktə/

## Definitions
1. A person (often male) who is believed to ward off witchcraft and heal through magical powers; a shaman.
2. A dragonfly.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/witch-doctor