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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These objects, often fashioned from stone, were thought to be imbued with magical properties and worn as amulets, although they were also sometimes used as impression seals. —

Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024 Another decoration on the amulet is the nefer symbol, which in Egyptian means ‘good’ or ‘chosen’. —

Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2024 Embalmers used salt to dry the bodies, then wrapped them in linens, sometimes writing prayers or including protective amulets. —

Ashley Strickland, CNN, 9 Nov. 2024 The amulet also features depictions of two scorpions, standing head to tail—another animal that had symbolic significance in ancient Egypt. —

Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for amulet