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envoûtement
noun
en·voûte·ment
\äⁿvütmäⁿ\
Definition of envoûtement
envoûtements
\-mäⁿ(z)\: the magical practice of using an image or likeness of a person to influence his actions or destiny usually with malevolent intent
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Origin and Etymology of envoûtement
French, from Middle French envoutement, from envouter to cast a spell on, practice envoûtement on (from Old French, from en- 1en- + vout face, image, from Latin vultus face) + -ment
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