veneficium — meaning in English
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English meaning
- magic noun The use of rituals, spells, or supernatural forces believed to influence events or beings beyond normal explanation.
- potion noun A drink believed to have a magical, medicinal, or poisonous effect.
- sorcery noun The practice of magic, especially through spells or supernatural power; witchcraft.
- witchcraft noun The practice of using magic or supernatural power, especially as attributed to witches.
Senses
veneficium is used for these senses in English:
- black art (often, in the plural) A practice such as witchcraft, sorcery, necromancy, or black magic.
- black magic Magic derived from evil forces, as distinct from good or benign forces; or magic performed with the intention of doing harm.
- magic The application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces in order to have some benefit from them. [from 14th c.]
- magic (rare, countable) A specific ritual or procedure associated with such magic; a spell; a magical ability. [from 14th c.]
- sorcery Magical power; the use of witchcraft or magic arts.
- witchcraft The practice of witches; magic, sorcery, or the use of supernatural powers to influence or predict events.
magic — full definition
- noun The use of rituals, spells, or supernatural forces believed to influence events or beings beyond normal explanation.
- noun The performance of tricks and illusions designed to look supernatural, done for entertainment.
- noun A remarkable, almost inexplicable quality that makes something work brilliantly or feel special.
- adj Wonderful or excellent; producing extraordinary results.