apotropaic

[ ap-uh-truh-pey-ik ]
adjective

  1. intended to ward off evil.

Origin of apotropaic

1
1880–85; <Greek apotrópai(os) averting evil (see apo-, trope) + -ic

Other words from apotropaic

  • ap·o·tro·pa·i·cal·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for apotropaic

apotropaic

/ (ˌæpəʊtrəˈpeɪɪk) /

adjective

  1. preventing or intended to prevent evil

Origin of apotropaic

1
C19: from Greek apotropaios turning away (evil), from apotrepein; see apo-, trope

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