periapt
periapt · periapts
A charm worn on a necklaceA charm worn on a necklace; an amulet.
/ˈpɛɹɪapt/
Meaning
1 sensesA charm worn on a necklace; an amulet.
Origin
From Middle French periapte, from Ancient Greek περίαπτον (períapton, “amulet”), noun useFrom Middle French periapte, from Ancient Greek περίαπτον (períapton, “amulet”), noun use of περίαπτος (períaptos, “hung round”), from περι- (peri-, “peri-”) + ἅπτος (háptos, “fastened”).
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