amulet
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7.2
- noun
- /ˈæmjʊlɪt/
:
amuleto
- She wore a beautiful amulet around her neck, hoping it would keep her safe.
- wear amulets
- protective amulets
- amulets around the neck
OK, one master crafted Amulet of Clarity coming right up.
- OK, one master crafted Amulet of Clarity coming right up.
- And I'm a hold that amulet up so they can see it.
- He's a sorcerer, a Wizard of the Inner Lands, seeking the Amulet of Ereth Akba.
- One fella brought me this amulet, Lola religious amulet.
- So she he gave me the protection amulet related to Paldenlamo and taught me the text that I'm supposed to read.
Examples
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The man holding the scales is an asafo captain wearing an amulet-covered war shirt.
Academic text (2007) -
The triangle is considered a potent amulet against evil spirits and is a constant motif in Tuareg art.
Academic text (2006) -
This special amulet will... ...help guide you in and out of the spirit world.
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If I protect the amulet, then surely I will protect the girl.
Fiction book (1994) -
The most powerful amulet is the Cross of the Isles.
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The amulet could not protect your mother and it won't save you.
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When I was little, he gave me an amulet that suppressed my abilities.
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Clutching the Wisdom amulet in both hands, she closed her eyes and gave in to silent despair.
Fiction book (1992) -
War uniforms, hunters' vests, and jackets were heavily adorned with amulets and charms for defensive and offensive purposes.
Academic text (1994) -
Although most men wore only amulets and rings, women adorned themselves with dazzling arrays of earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and brooches.
Synonyms
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1.3
Small decorative items like rings or necklaces that people wear to look nice
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1.0
A piece of jewelry worn around the neck, often with a chain or beads
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8.2
An object that people often wear as jewelry and think brings good luck or protection to its owner
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3.0
A small piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain or earring
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3.0
A small thing people keep because they believe it brings good luck
A small Tibetan locket worn as a protective amulet that often holds a prayer
How Protective
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word amulet comes from the Latin word amuletum, which meant a 'small charm' used to protect people. People long ago believed such charms could keep away evil or illness, so today an amulet is a small object worn or carried for protection.