amulet
noun/ˈæm.jə.lɪt/
Etymology From Middle French amulette, from Latin amuletum.
1
A religious article, protective charm, or ornament, usually bearing cultural or magical symbols, worn for protection against ill will, negative influences, or evil spirits.
- The soldier wore an amulet for protection.
- An ancient amulet was discovered in the ruins.
- Synonyms
- amulet, charm, craft, fetish, juju, lucky charm, madstone, mascot, mojo, periapt, phylactery, protection, talisman, telesm, token, wanga
- Derived terms
- amuleted, amuletic, amuletlike
- Related terms
- medallion, rosary, talisman, apotropaism
- Hypernyms
- ornament