Another word for periapt

A small object worn or kept for its supposed magical power

• amulet

  1. An object worn, especially around the neck, as a charm against evil or injury.
  2. An object worn on the body because it is believed to have magical power to protect against injury or evil; a charm; talisman

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  1. An object worn, especially around the neck, as a charm against evil or injury.
  2. An object worn on the body because it is believed to have magical power to protect against injury or evil; a charm; talisman

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• charm

  1. A quality or feature in someone or something that attracts or delights people
  2. An item worn for its supposed magical benefit, as in warding off evil; an amulet.
  3. Any trinket worn as a decoration on a bracelet, necklace, watch chain, etc.

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  1. A quality or feature in someone or something that attracts or delights people
  2. An item worn for its supposed magical benefit, as in warding off evil; an amulet.
  3. Any trinket worn as a decoration on a bracelet, necklace, watch chain, etc.

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• fetish

  1. Any object believed by some person or group to have magic power
  2. Something, such as a material object or nonsexual part of the body, that arouses sexual desire and may become necessary for sexual gratification.
  3. An object that is believed to have magical or spiritual powers, especially such an object associated with animistic or shamanistic religious practices.

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  1. Any object believed by some person or group to have magic power
  2. Something, such as a material object or nonsexual part of the body, that arouses sexual desire and may become necessary for sexual gratification.
  3. An object that is believed to have magical or spiritual powers, especially such an object associated with animistic or shamanistic religious practices.

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• juju

  1. The supernatural power ascribed to such an object.
  2. Alternative spelling of juju.
  3. A style of Nigerian popular music featuring electric guitars and traditional drums.

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  1. The supernatural power ascribed to such an object.
  2. Alternative spelling of juju.
  3. A style of Nigerian popular music featuring electric guitars and traditional drums.

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• phylactery

  1. Tefillin
  2. Either of two small leather boxes, each containing strips of parchment inscribed with quotations from the Hebrew Scriptures, traditionally worn strapped to the forehead and the left arm by Jewish men during morning worship, except on the Sabbath and holidays.
  3. (Rare) Something worn as a charm or safeguard

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  1. Tefillin
  2. Either of two small leather boxes, each containing strips of parchment inscribed with quotations from the Hebrew Scriptures, traditionally worn strapped to the forehead and the left arm by Jewish men during morning worship, except on the Sabbath and holidays.
  3. (Rare) Something worn as a charm or safeguard

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• talisman

  1. An object marked with magic signs and believed to confer on its bearer supernatural powers or protection.
  2. Something, as a ring or stone, bearing engraved figures or symbols thought to bring good luck, keep away evil, etc.; amulet
  3. Anything thought to have magic power; a charm

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  1. An object marked with magic signs and believed to confer on its bearer supernatural powers or protection.
  2. Something, as a ring or stone, bearing engraved figures or symbols thought to bring good luck, keep away evil, etc.; amulet
  3. Anything thought to have magic power; a charm

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