: a sign, word, or device held to have occult power in astrology or magic
Examples of sigil in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebNote that the dragon sigil on his chest is gold instead of red, as Aegon’s dragon Sunfyre has golden scales.—Alexis Nedd, IndieWire, 17 June 2024 FromSoftware/Bandai Namco Sticks of light emerge from the ground, with a rune-like sigil above them.—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 21 May 2024 The sigil features seven stars, and Reginald instructs seven of the Hargreeves children to stand on the markers.—Amy MacKelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 June 2022 This particular sigil is intended to work with the voice and calls on the god known as Exu or Esú in Portuguese (also known as Elegua in places like Puerto Rico and Cuba and Legba in Africa).—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2023 See all Example Sentences for sigil
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English sigulle, from Latin sigillum — more at seal
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