noun
amulet
AM-yuh-liht
Amulet (noun) means a small charm, symbol, or piece of jewellery worn or carried in the belief that it protects the wearer from harm or bad luck. Example: “She wore a silver amulet her grandmother had given her for protection.”
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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.
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wear an amulet
a protective amulet
an ancient amulet
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Etymology
From Middle French amulette, ultimately from Latin amuletum, a word for a protective charm.
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What does “amulet” mean?
The word “amulet” means a small charm, symbol, or piece of jewellery worn or carried in the belief that it protects the wearer from harm or bad luck. In plain terms, a lucky charm you wear or carry to ward off harm.
How do you pronounce “amulet”?
“Amulet” is pronounced AM-yuh-liht (/ˈæm.jə.lɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “amulet” in a sentence?
Here is “amulet” used in a sentence: “She wore a silver amulet her grandmother had given her for protection.”
What part of speech is “amulet”?
“Amulet” is a noun.
Where does the word “amulet” come from?
The word “amulet” comes from Latin. From Middle French amulette, ultimately from Latin amuletum, a word for a protective charm.
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