amulet

noun

am·u·let ˈam-yə-lət

: a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)

Examples of amulet in a Sentence

a small cross made of goat bone was worn in the Middle Ages as an amulet to ward off evil

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Both the time of the amulet’s burial and its location are significant. —

Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024 But the Frankfurt amulet appears to be purely Christian in nature. —

Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 Ornate jewelry also featured in a Roman burial ground in central Italy, where researchers uncovered gold necklaces and earrings, amulets, and silver rings adorned with amber. —

Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024 Dating back to ancient Mesopotamia, the type of collar or amulet around a dog’s neck would indicate its owner's status and place in local communities. —

Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for amulet