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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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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