amulet

Definitions


[ˈamjʊlət], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an ornament or small piece of jewellery thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease
(e.g: in other communities people carry amulets with them to protect themselves from the evil eye)


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Origin:
late 16th century: from Latin amuletum, of unknown origin




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