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Mojo (magic)

First in use: the 1920s
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Mojo (programming language)

First in use: c. 2023

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Blues-era charm bag vs. Modular's language.

Which meaning of Mojo is the original, and which one is the duplicate riding on its name? Mojo (magic) came first (the 1920s). Mojo (programming language) arrived in 2023. The data below shows which one owns the word now.

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Original · the 1920s

Mojo (magic)

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Duplicate · c. 2023

Mojo (programming language)

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