amulet
A religious article, protective charm, or ornament, usually bearing cultural or…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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» Tom thought the amulet would protect him from witches.
Том думал, что амулет защитит его от ведьм. — odexed
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1 sensesA 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.
The soldier wore an amulet for protection.
An ancient amulet was discovered in the ruins.
Amulett, Gebetsriemen
амуле́тamulét, талисма́нtalismán, о́берегóbereg
амуле́тamulét, талісма́нtalismán, обері́гoberíh
- a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease
Examples
21 sentencesTom thought the amulet would protect him from witches.
ruТом думал, что амулет защитит его от ведьм. — odexed
Tom thought the amulet would protect him from werewolves.
Tom thought the amulet would protect him from harm.
Tom thought that the amulet would protect him from harm.
Tom thought that the amulet would protect him from werewolves.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle French amulette, from Latin amuletum.From Middle French amulette, from Latin amuletum.
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Forms
plural: amuletsSynonyms
16 synonyms- a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease:talisman
Word family
9 related wordsSee also
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