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pentacle

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛntək(ə)l/
Definition of pentacle

noun

  • a talisman or magical object, typically disc-shaped and inscribed with a pentagram, used as a symbol of the element of earth.
  • a pentagram.
  • (pentacles) one of the suits in some tarot packs, corresponding to coins in others.

Origin:

late 16th century: from medieval Latin pentaculum, apparently based on Greek penta- 'five'

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Definition of pentacle in the US English dictionary
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