periapt

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 Synonyms amulet, fetish (also fetich), mascot, mojo, charm, phylactery, talismanRelated Words gris-gris (also grigri), juju, philter, toadstone; emblem, symbol, token, totemNear Antonyms curse, hex, spellAntonyms hoodoo, jinx