pentangle

noun

pen·tan·gle | \ ˈpent-ˌaŋ-gəl

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, ˈpen-ˌtaŋ- \

Definition of pentangle

: pentagram

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Recent Examples on the Web Other common apotropaic marks are pentangles, or five-pointed stars, the letters AM (for Ave Maria), the letter M (for Mary) and VV (for Virgin of Virgins). — Fox News, "Mysterious hidden 'witches’ marks' revealed," 31 Oct. 2019

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“Pentangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pentangle. Accessed 3 Mar. 2021.

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