Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

crystal ball

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.31 in modern English

Syllables
crys-tal ball
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A globe of glass or crystal that is used to foretell the future.

noun

A manner or method of seeing into the future.

noun

One of the magickal tools of Wicca, used for divination and altar purposes.

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What does crystal ball mean?
A globe of glass or crystal that is used to foretell the future.

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