Intended to ward off evil: an apotropaic symbol.
[From Greek apotropaios, from apotrepein, to ward off : apo-, apo- + trepein, to turn.]
apotropaically ap'o·tro·pa'i·cal·ly adv.
apotropaic
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ap·o·tro·pa·ic (ăp'ə-trō-pā'ĭk)  |
adj.
Intended to ward off evil: an apotropaic symbol.
Intended to ward off evil: an apotropaic symbol.
| Archaeology Dictionary: apotropaic |
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Referring to an image or device which is designed to ward off unwanted influences.
| Obscure Words: apotropaic |
| Word Tutor: apotropaic |
IN BRIEF: adj. - Having the power to prevent evil or bad luck.
Tutor's tip: This word was used in the 2006 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals.
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The adjective has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
having the power to prevent evil or bad luck
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