Synonyms of phylactery

phylactery

noun

fə-ˈlak-t(ə-)rē 

as in amulet

something worn or kept to bring good luck or keep away evil

he wore a small phylactery on a cord around his neck

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amulet
• talisman
• emblem
• mascot
• symbol
• charm
• fetish
• mojo
• periapt
• token
• juju
• philter
• gris-gris
• totem
• toadstone

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• spell
• curse
• hex
• hoodoo
• jinx

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of phylactery

Under the chin was the amulet, also known as a phylactery, likely worn around the person's neck. — Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024

Known as a phylactery, this type of amulet served as a kind of container to hold objects believed to be imbued with magical properties that were intended to protect the wearer. — Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024

Popular images of Jewish men worshiping at the wall in prayer shawls and phylacteries show only a small stretch of the ancient retaining wall for the Temple Mount. — David M. Halbfinger, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2017