amulet
noun
am·u·let
ˈam-yə-lət 
: a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
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a small cross made of goat bone was worn in the Middle Ages as an amulet to ward off evil
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Even his name held magic, being the Kikongo word for amulet or charm.
—Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
Shop the amulet charm collection here.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 9 Dec. 2025
Deep crimson motifs bloom against fields of black and ivory; lozenges, cypress trees, and amulets thread their way into measured geometric grids.
—Amelia Dhuga, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for amulet
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“Amulet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amulet. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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amulet
noun
am·u·let
ˈam-yə-lət
: a small object worn as a charm against evil
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