amulet
amulet
Definition
amu·let (am′yo̵̅o̅ lit, -yə-)
noun
an object worn on the body because it is believed to have magical power to protect against injury or evil; a charm; talisman
Etymology: Fr amulette < L amuletum
amulet
Synonyms
amulet
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- find: How did he suddenly appear right as I found the amulet?
- make: Folklore: An amulet made from alder wood is reputed to have the power to suppress doubt.
- have: Buffy goes onto fight Balthazar, Wesley tries to save his own life by giving the name of the person who has the amulet.
- place: Djed pillars were among the amulets most commonly placed on mummies.
- clasp: I lifted up my hand, staring at the amulet clasped in my fist.
Adjective modifier
- magical: For example; The ancient Egyptians used Hematite in the creation of their magical amulets.
- small: Small amulets, often very fine figures of deities, also show the high level of faience working.
- protective: He should wear protective amulets like the Secret Dragon to empower his work.
- golden: A golden amulet was tied on his right arm.
- magic: This involves Sabrina trying to regain possession of a magic amulet given to her by her aunts.
- Egyptian: His later date is also based on the discovery of Egyptian amulets in the tombs northwest of Jericho.
Modifies a noun
- coin: Sent by: Break ( Thank you ) This code requires VS Seeker and amulet coin.
Noun used with modifier
- gold: Use gold amulets for depression, comforting and strengthening the heart, hallowing, wealth, protection, healing.
- faience: Pale green faience amulet of the goddess Neith, one of the four protectors of the dead.
- stone: A gold and stone amulet hanging around the neck of one " psychic " begins to bend.
- scarab: Both these amulets are pierced longways to hang on a necklace, as typical of many scarab amulets.
- jasper: Green Jasper Green jasper amulet Green jasper plaque with two lizards incised on the back.
Preposition: in
- form: Stone amulets in the form of flies were being made in Egypt as early as 3500 BC or thereabouts.
Preposition: for
- protection: Coin Balls are also used as amulets for protection against negativity or harmful influences.
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