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periapt

noun

ˈper-ē-ˌapt

Definition of periapt

as in talisman

something worn or kept to bring good luck or keep away evil even rational, enlightened people have their periapts, which somehow make them feel a little more secure in an uncertain world

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Noun

And thankfully for Leipzig head coach Martin Demichelis, Nusa remains at the club and will be expected to become their attacking talisman in the Champions League.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Picture frames, plants, and talismans cover all available wall and table space.

— Emma Watson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

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Since these figures have been found in excavations of homes, streets, and tombs, it is believed they were used as everyday objects, perhaps to promote fertility or used as children’s toys or household amulets.

— Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 8 Sep. 2026
An international team of roughly 60 researchers from 13 countries was excavating the site when the amulet was discovered.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026

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