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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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 Such inscriptions were usually written in amulets in Greek or Hebrew. —

Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024 Some of the amulets are shaped like scarab beetles, which were thought to be imbued with magical properties in ancient Egypt. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for amulet