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pentagram design

pentagram design

7.6
A pattern of a five-pointed star used as a symbol in magic or culture
  • noun
  • /ˈpɛntəˌɡræm dɪˈzaɪn/
translation icon : diseño de pentagrama
  • The ancient amulet was engraved with an intricate pentagram design.

Examples

  • She chose a silver ring with a pentagram design for its symbolic meaning.

  • The tattoo artist specializes in mystical symbols, including the pentagram design.

  • The pentagram design is beautiful.

  • Look at that pentagram design!

  • She chose a silver ring with a pentagram design for its symbolic meaning.

  • The ancient amulet was engraved with an intricate pentagram design.

  • The tattoo artist specializes in mystical symbols, including the pentagram design.

Synonyms

pentagram
vspentagram design
  • Literature
20 7.3

A five-pointed star made by drawing five straight lines that meet

is a decorative depiction often used for mystical or cultural symbolism
pentacle
vspentagram design
  • Literature
3 9.9

A five-pointed star made of straight lines, used as a magic symbol

is broader, focusing on decorative and cultural symbolism beyond occult use
pentangle
vspentagram design
1 9.5

A five-pointed star you draw by joining the corners of a five-sided shape with five straight lines

is the decorative depiction emphasizing symbolism rather than pure geometry

Surface Forms

pentagram design singular
pentagram designs plural

Morphology

pentagram + design

The compound simply combines 'pentagram' (a five-pointed star) with 'design' (a decorative motif), so its meaning — a decorative depiction or arrangement of a pentagram — is directly derivable from the constituents. This compositional, noun+noun pattern is transparent and follows normal English compounding, making it understandable to a B1 learner who knows both words.

Etymology

Pentagram design comes from the old use of a five-pointed star that people carved on rings and amulets to show 'protection' or 'magic'. So today a pentagram design is a decorative five-pointed star that often carries a 'symbolic' or 'mystical' meaning.