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amulet

/ˈæm.jə.lɪt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.99 in modern English

Syllables
amulet
IPA
/ˈæm.jə.lɪt/
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A religious article, protective charm, or ornament, usually bearing cultural or magical symbols, worn for protection against ill will, negative influences, the evil eye, or evil spirits.

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Etymology

From Middle French amulette, from Latin amuletum.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

amulets (plural) amulette (alternative)

Derived Forms

amuleted amuletic amuletlike

Phrases

ward off

Frequently Paired Words

medallion repellent rosary talisman ward off apotropaism

Synonyms

amulet charm craft fetish juju lucky charm madstone mascot mojo periapt phylactery protection

Questions

How do you pronounce amulet?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæm.jə.lɪt/.
What does amulet mean?
A religious article, protective charm, or ornament, usually bearing cultural or magical symbols, worn for protection against ill will, negative influences, the evil eye, or evil spirits.
Where does amulet come from?
It is traced to Middle French.

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