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pentagram


pen·ta·gram

noun \ˈpen-tə-ˌgram\

Definition of PENTAGRAM

: a figure of a 5-pointed star usually made with alternate points connected by a continuous line and used as a magic or occult symbol; also : a similar 6-pointed star (as a Solomon's seal)

Origin of PENTAGRAM

Greek pentagrammon, from penta- + -grammon (akin to gramma letter) — more at gram
First Known Use: 1833

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