40 MAGIC WORDS Oprah Meanings: • Dust • Fawn • "She who turns her back" -- Adrian Room, Cassell's Dictionary of First Names (2002) Origins: This is the given name of the successful talk-show host and media mogul Oprah Winfrey. The word is of Hebrew origin. In Literature: • "I had thought it would be difficult springing me from familiar duties for a sudden trip to Chicago, but everything is made easy by my use of a magical word. Saying 'Oprah,' I learn, is better than chanting 'abra-cadabra,' or even 'open sesame.' Uttering the name clears me of all responsibilities. To say 'going to Oprah' is like announcing a sacred pilgrimage. 'Oprah,' I say. 'Oprah, Oprah.' Maybe this new magic will overcome the old jinx." -- Ken Kuhlken and Alan Russell, No Cats, No Chocolate (2004) Orchideous Facts: Orchideous is derived from orchid, a type of flower. In Literature: • Orchideous is a spell to make a bouquet of flowers appear from a wand in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling (2000). Oso Yi Mi Ka Meanings: • "I am surrounded or sustained by circles of protective shamans" -- Biodun Jeyifo, Wole Soyinka (2004) • "I am surrounded by sorcerers" -- Biodun Jeyifo, Wole Soyinka (2004) Origins: This phrase is of Nigerian origin.