dream catcher

noun

Definition of dream catcher

: a circular framed net with a hole in the center that is used by some American Indian peoples to help block bad dreams and catch good ones

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Many of these styles are reflected through Navajo prints, dream catchers, feathers, turquoise, soft leathers, fur, and moccasins. — Style Council Kyrstin, Seventeen, "Style Council Kyrstin Talks Trends: Native American Prints," 20 May 2011 At the market, every second shop brimmed with dream catchers, voodoo dolls, candles, animal skulls, and Santa Muerte statues. — National Geographic, "Inside the Black Market Hummingbird Love Charm Trade," 18 Apr. 2018 This company has also been coming up with new designs with dream catchers and eagle feathers. — Tom Withers, chicagotribune.com, "Chief Wahoo removal by Indians not enough for logo foes," 6 Apr. 2018 The funky, bohemian burg where beachgoers can skateboard, shop for dream catchers or balance their chakras is now the stomping grounds of tech giants like Google. — Emily Alpert Reyes, latimes.com, "For Venice property owners, the bills have arrived — but promised services have not," 4 Feb. 2018

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