Another word for phylactery

A small object worn or kept for its supposed magical power

• talisman

  1. An object marked with magic signs and believed to confer on its bearer supernatural powers or protection.
  2. Something that apparently has magic power.

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  1. An object marked with magic signs and believed to confer on its bearer supernatural powers or protection.
  2. Something that apparently has magic power.

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• periapt

  1. A charm worn as protection against mischief and disease; an amulet.

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  1. A charm worn as protection against mischief and disease; an amulet.

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• juju

  1. An object used as a fetish, a charm, or an amulet in West Africa.
  2. The supernatural power ascribed to such an object.

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  1. An object used as a fetish, a charm, or an amulet in West Africa.
  2. The supernatural power ascribed to such an object.

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• fetish

  1. An object that is believed to have magical or spiritual powers, especially such an object associated with animistic or shamanistic religious practices.
  2. An object of unreasonably excessive attention or reverence:
  3. Something, such as a material object or nonsexual part of the body, that arouses sexual desire and may become necessary for sexual gratification.

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  1. An object that is believed to have magical or spiritual powers, especially such an object associated with animistic or shamanistic religious practices.
  2. An object of unreasonably excessive attention or reverence:
  3. Something, such as a material object or nonsexual part of the body, that arouses sexual desire and may become necessary for sexual gratification.

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• charm

  1. The power or quality of pleasing or delighting; appeal:
  2. A quality that pleases or attracts; a delightful characteristic:
  3. A small ornament, such as one worn on a bracelet.

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  1. The power or quality of pleasing or delighting; appeal:
  2. A quality that pleases or attracts; a delightful characteristic:
  3. A small ornament, such as one worn on a bracelet.

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• amulet

  1. An object worn, especially around the neck, as a charm against evil or injury.

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  1. An object worn, especially around the neck, as a charm against evil or injury.

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