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amulet

am·u·let
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [am-yuh-lit]
    • /ˈæm yə lɪt/
    • /ˈæm.jʊ.lət/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [am-yuh-lit]
    • /ˈæm yə lɪt/

Definitions of amulet word

  • countable noun amulet An amulet is a small object that you wear or carry because you think it will bring you good luck and protect you from evil or injury. 3
  • noun amulet a trinket or piece of jewellery worn as a protection against evil; charm 3
  • noun amulet an object worn on the body because it is believed to have magical power to protect against injury or evil; a charm; talisman 3
  • noun amulet a small object worn to ward off evil, harm, or illness or to bring good fortune; protecting charm. 1
  • noun amulet An ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease. 1
  • noun amulet lucky charm, talisman 1

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Origin of amulet

First appearance:

before 1595
One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; (< Middle French amulete) < Latin amulētum

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Parts of speech for Amulet

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

amulet popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

amulet usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for amulet

noun amulet

  • talisman — a stone, ring, or other object, engraved with figures or characters supposed to possess occult powers and worn as an amulet or charm.
  • ornament — an accessory, article, or detail used to beautify the appearance of something to which it is added or of which it is a part: architectural ornaments.
  • fetish — an object regarded with awe as being the embodiment or habitation of a potent spirit or as having magical potency.
  • charm — Charm is the quality of being pleasant or attractive.
  • juju — an object venerated superstitiously and used as a fetish or amulet by tribal peoples of West Africa.

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