amulet — an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæmjələt/
Example Sentences
- The vampire hunter always carried a garlic amulet, though his friends said it just made him smell like a pizza.
- The archaeologist discovered a golden amulet that was believed to grant eternal youth.
- My grandmother's jade amulet has been passed down through five generations of our family.
amulet
NOUN[/ˈæmjələt/]
an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease
a young adventurer approaches a intimidating temple guardian while touching a glowing pendant around her neck. The pendant emits a soft protective light that creates a shimmering barrier around her. The fierce stone guardian's eyes begin to soften and it steps aside peacefully. The traveler walks forward confidently as the pendant continues to glow brightly. Other travelers without protective jewelry cower in fear behind pillars. The temple guardian bows respectfully to the protected adventurer. an ornament giving protection against danger and evil forces
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'amuletum' meaning 'a protective object.' Ancient Romans wore these small charms on their bodies to ward off evil spirits and bring good fortune.
Breakdown
amulet- (root meaning 'protective charm') + -um (Latin noun ending, dropped in English)
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📝Examples
“The vampire hunter always carried a garlic amulet, though his friends said it just made him smell like a pizza.”
“The archaeologist discovered a golden amulet that was believed to grant eternal youth.”
“My grandmother's jade amulet has been passed down through five generations of our family.”
“He bought an expensive amulet from a street vendor, only to find out it was made in a factory and blessed by nobody.”
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