noun
pentagram
PEHN-tuh-gram
Pentagram (noun) means a five-pointed star drawn with five straight, crossing lines. Example: “The old book was decorated with a pentagram inside a circle.”
noun
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A five-pointed star drawn with five straight, crossing lines.
"The old book was decorated with a pentagram inside a circle."
How to use pentagram
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA five-pointed star shape, often associated with magic or symbolism.
Common pairings
draw a pentagram
a pentagram symbol
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Etymology
From Greek pentágrammon, "five lines" — penta- + gram ("letter/line").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for pentagram
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What does “pentagram” mean?
The word “pentagram” means a five-pointed star drawn with five straight, crossing lines. In plain terms, a five-pointed star shape, often associated with magic or symbolism.
How do you pronounce “pentagram”?
“Pentagram” is pronounced PEHN-tuh-gram (/ˈpɛn.təˌɡɹæm/ in IPA).
How do you use “pentagram” in a sentence?
Here is “pentagram” used in a sentence: “The old book was decorated with a pentagram inside a circle.”
What part of speech is “pentagram”?
“Pentagram” is a noun.
Where does the word “pentagram” come from?
The word “pentagram” comes from Greek. From Greek pentágrammon, "five lines" — penta- + gram ("letter/line").
