amulet
Plural: amulets
Noun
- An ornament or small jewelry worn as a charm against evil.
- a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease
- A religious article, protective charm, or ornament, usually bearing cultural or magical symbols, worn for protection against ill will, negative influences, or evil spirits.
Examples
- He considered his ’S’ tile a lucky amulet for hooking onto other words.
Origin / Etymology
From Middle French amulette, from Latin amuletum.
Synonyms
talisman, amulet, charm, fetish, juju, lucky charm, madstone, mascot, mojo, periapt, phylactery, protection, telesm, token
Scrabble Score: 8
amulet: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Wordamulet: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
amulet: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary