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pentacle Definition

pen·ta·cle (pen′tə kəl)

noun

a symbol, usually a five-pointed star, formerly used in magic

Etymology: MFr < ML pentaculum < Gr penta-, penta- + L -culum, dim. suffix

pentacle Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • emboss: The steel blade is suitably blunt, and the pommel has a pentacle embossed upon both sides.
  • have: The steel blade is suitably blunt, and the pommel has a pentacle embossed upon both sides.
  • draw: Today I slipped out early, chose my spot, drew the pentacle over a sandy bank above deep water.

Modifies a noun

pendant: Silver pentacle pendant with a moonstone at each point. the combination of which is said to provide protection and enhance psychic and predictive ability.

Noun used with modifier

oak: Finished with linseed oil and good beeswax £ 22.00 Quantity: OAK PENTACLE - TURNED THIS OAK BOARD IS ABOUT 8 " DIA.

Browse dictionary entries near pentacle

  1. ‹ pentachlorophenol
  2. ‹ penta-
  3. ‹ pent-up
  4. ‹ pent
  5. ‹ penstock
  6. ‹ penstemon
  7. ‹ pensive
  8. ‹ pensioner
  9. ‹ pensione
  10. ‹ pensionary
  1. pentad ›
  2. pentadactyl ›
  3. pentaerythritol ›
  4. pentagon ›
  5. pentagram ›
  6. pentahedron ›
  7. pentamerous ›
  8. pentameter ›
  9. pentamidine ›
  10. pentane ›