Amulet

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. An object worn, especially around the neck, as a charm against evil or injury.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • n. A kind of protective charm or ornament, often bearing magical symbols, worn for protection against ill will, negative influences, evil spirits &/or the supernatural.
  • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. An ornament, gem, or scroll, or a package containing a relic, etc., worn as a charm or preservative against evils or mischief, such as diseases and witchcraft, and generally inscribed with mystic forms or characters. [Also used figuratively.]
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. Some object superstitiously worn as a remedy for or preservative against disease, bad luck, accidents, witchcraft, etc.
  • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • n. a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease
  • Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    Hyponym
    gri-gri    gres-gris    greegree   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    periapt    charm    talisman    phylactery   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    talisman    trinket    locket    medallion    earring