hex sign

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [heks sahyn]
- /hɛks saɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [heks sahyn]
- /hɛks saɪn/

Definitions of hex sign words

noun hex sign any of various magical symbols of usually stylized design, as those painted on barns by the Pennsylvania Dutch for protection against evil spirits and now sometimes used for purely decorative purposes. 1
noun hex sign any of various colorful, stylized designs painted on Pennsylvania Dutch barns and thought to ward off evil 0
noun hex sign (paganism) A protective symbol used in Heathenry comprising of a six petaled flower or star set within a circle. 0

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Parts of speech for Hex sign

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hex sign popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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