Definition of Amulet

1. Noun. A trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease.

Exact synonyms: Talisman
Generic synonyms: Charm, Good Luck Charm
Specialized synonyms: Greegree, Gres-gris, Grigri
Derivative terms: Talismanic

Definition of Amulet

1. n. An ornament, gem, or scroll, or a package containing a relic, etc., worn as a charm or preservative against evils or mischief, such as diseases and witchcraft, and generally inscribed with mystic forms or characters. [Also used figuratively.]

Definition of Amulet

1. an object worn to protect against evil or injury [n -S]

Medical Definition of Amulet

1. An ornament, gem, or scroll, or a package containing a relic, etc, worn as a charm or preservative against evils or mischief, such as diseases and witchcraft, and generally inscribed with mystic forms or characters. Origin: Also used figuratively. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Amulet

Amsonia
Amsonia tabernaemontana
Amsterdam
Amsterdam syndrome
amtman
amtmans
amtrac
amtrack
amtracks
amtracs
amu
amu
amuck
amucks
amulet (current term)
amulet (current term)
amuletic
amulets
Amundsen
Amur
Amur privet
Amur River
amus
amusable
AMusD
amuse
amused
amusedly
amusement
amusement

Other Resources:

Search for Amulet on Dictionary.com!Search for Amulet on Thesaurus.com!Search for Amulet on Google!Search for Amulet on Wikipedia!

Search