amulet

[ am-yuh-lit ]
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noun
  1. a small object worn to ward off evil, harm, or illness or to bring good fortune; a protective charm.

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Origin of amulet

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First recorded in 1595–1605; either from Middle French amulete or directly from Latin amulētum

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amulet

/ (ˈæmjʊlɪt) /


noun
  1. a trinket or piece of jewellery worn as a protection against evil; charm

Origin of amulet

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C17: from Latin amulētum, of unknown origin

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