Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

apotropaism

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: apotropaism
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

1

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The use of ritual or other magical means (including charms and/or incantations) to avert evil or bad luck.

Uncountable

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

apotropaic

Questions

What does apotropaism mean?: The use of ritual or other magical means (including charms and/or incantations) to avert evil or bad luck.

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