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amulet
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am·u·let  (my-lt)
n.
An object worn, especially around the neck, as a charm against evil or injury.
[Latin amultum.]
amulet [ˈæmjʊlɪt]
n
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Jewellery) a trinket or piece of jewellery worn as a protection against evil; charm
[from Latin amulētum, of unknown origin]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.amuletamulet - a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease
talisman
good luck charm, charm - something believed to bring good luck
greegree, gres-gris, grigri - an African amulet
amulet
noun charm, fetish, talisman, juju, periapt (rare) He brought forth a small gold amulet.
Translations
amulet [ˈæmjʊlɪt] N → amuleto m
amulet [ˈæmjʊlət] n (= charm, talisman) → amulette f
amulet
n → Amulett nt


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