英语词汇“amulet”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

amulet

/ˈamjʊlɪt

noun

An ornament or small piece of jewellery thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease.Cameos and intaglios were often mounted as rings, worn as amulets or brooches, and sometimes even mounted on elaborate Gospel book covers or reliquaries....

Infants and small children often wear amulets and bracelets to protect them from supernatural forces.
Taboos are observed, and charms and amulets are used for protection.

Synonyms

lucky charm, charm, talisman, fetish, mascot, totem, idol, juju, phylactery

archaic periapt

Origin

Late 16th century: from Latin amuletum, of unknown origin.

单词	amulet
释义	amulet /ˈamjʊlɪt / noun An ornament or small piece of jewellery thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease.Cameos and intaglios were often mounted as rings, worn as amulets or brooches, and sometimes even mounted on elaborate Gospel book covers or reliquaries.... Infants and small children often wear amulets and bracelets to protect them from supernatural forces. Taboos are observed, and charms and amulets are used for protection. Synonyms lucky charm, charm, talisman, fetish, mascot, totem, idol, juju, phylactery archaic periapt Origin Late 16th century: from Latin amuletum, of unknown origin.
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