amulet
n. C1 Advanced US //ˈæmjəɫət// UK //ˈæmjʊlət// amulet
n. an object, like a charm or a ring, that people believe has magical powers to protect them from bad luck or illness.
n. an object, such as a charm or ring, worn to ward off evil or bring good fortune. Often associated with protective talismans in various cultural and historical contexts.
She wore a silver amulet around her neck for protection.
The museum displays a collection of ancient amulets made of gold and lapis lazuli, believed to have been used by pharaohs.
While modern jewelry is often purely decorative, many traditional cultures still view specific amulets as essential for maintaining spiritual balance and physical health.
From Middle French amulette, from Latin amuletum.