apotropaic

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌæpətɹəˈpeɪ.ɪk/

Adjective

apotropaic

1. (religion, mysticism) Intended to ward off evil. [from 1883]

Translations

• French: apotropaïque
• German: apotropäisch
• Portuguese: apotropaico

Noun

apotropaic (plural apotropaics)

1. An agent intended to ward off evil.

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