Definition of amulet
: 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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Although the character description veers from the source material, comic book fans will recognize her name as the superheroine Isis, a normal woman who uses an Egyptian amulet to summon the powers of the goddess Isis.
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There are also numerous statues, animal bones, carved beads, amulets and flint tools.
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Although the character description veers from the source material, comic book fans will recognize her name as the superheroine Isis, a normal woman who uses an Egyptian amulet to summon the powers of the goddess Isis.
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Home to a giant complex of Shinto shrines, an ancient tradition of amulet-wearing female divers, and delicious spiny lobsters served in every form—including soft serve.
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Most don white tenugui scarves on their heads and amulets to ward off sharks and evil deities lurking in the sea.
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Archaeologists estimate over 6,000 people were buried at the site and have found beads, amulets, intricate pottery and carved figurines alongside the bones.
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Abba Balomi, a 20-year-old, baby-faced hunter, wears amulets around his waist and a beige, quilted cloth vest designed to look like a bulletproof vest.
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One monk was arrested trying to flee with tiger skins, tiger teeth, and about a thousand amulets containing pieces of tiger skin.
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Origin and Etymology of amulet
Latin amuletum
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AMULET Defined for English Language Learners
amulet
playDefinition of amulet for English Language Learners
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: a small object worn to protect the person wearing it against bad things (such as illness, bad luck, etc.)
AMULET Defined for Kids
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: a small object worn as a charm against evil
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