noun
amulet
AM-yuh-liht
noun
1
A small charm, symbol, or piece of jewellery worn or carried in the belief that it protects the wearer from harm or bad luck.
"She wore a silver amulet her grandmother had given her for protection."
"The museum displayed amulets shaped like scarab beetles from ancient Egypt."
How to Use Amulet
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA lucky charm you wear or carry to ward off harm.
Common pairings
wear an amulet
a protective amulet
an ancient amulet
Word Forms
amulets plural
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Etymology
From Middle French amulette, ultimately from Latin amuletum, a word for a protective charm.