- pentacle
- noun Etymology: Medieval Latin *pentaculum, probably from Greek pente Date: 1594 pentagram
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Pentacle — Pen ta*cle, n. [Gr. ? five.] A figure composed of two equilateral triangles intersecting so as to form a six pointed star, used in early ornamental art, and also with superstitious import by the astrologers and mystics of the Middle Ages. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Pentacle — Un pentacle est un talisman ou une amulette d évocation magique, habituellement réalisée en parchemin, papier, métal ou en un autre matériau, sur laquelle sont dessinés des symboles en relation avec l esprit, l énergie... qui est évoqué. Le… … Wikipédia en Français
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Pentacle (disambiguation) — Pentacle can mean: *Pentacle, a type of magical symbol *Suit of Coins (tarot), also called the Suit of Pentacles, in tarot card decks *Pentacle Magazine, a Pagan magazine … Wikipedia
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