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amulet

am·u·let [ ámmyələt ] (plural am·u·lets)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. lucky jewelry: a piece of jewelry that supposedly protects its wearer against evil, injury, disease, or bad luck

2. lucky object: an ordinary object that is supposed to provide protection against bad luck or negative forces

[Late 16th century. < Latin amuletum]
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