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pentagram

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pen·ta·gram  (pnt-grm)
n.
See pentacle.
pentagram [ˈpɛntəˌgræm]
n
1. (Mathematics) a star-shaped figure formed by extending the sides of a regular pentagon to meet at five points
2. (Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Alternative Belief Systems) such a figure used as a magical or symbolic figure by the Pythagoreans, black magicians, etc. Also called pentacle pentangle
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Noun1.pentagrampentagram - a star with 5 points; formed by 5 straight lines between the vertices of a pentagon and enclosing another pentagon
pentacle, pentangle
star - a plane figure with 5 or more points; often used as an emblem
Translations
pentagram [ˈpentəgræm] N → estrella f de cinco puntas
pentagram
n → Drudenfuß m, → Pentagramm nt


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