Meaning & use
pentacle
A five-pointed star, often enclosed in a circle, used as a symbol in ritual magic and some spiritual traditions.
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The amulet was engraved with a pentacle believed to offer protection to its wearer.
In tarot, the suit of pentacles is associated with money, work, and material concerns.
A note on using this word
Pentacle and pentagram are often used interchangeably, though some traditions reserve 'pentacle' for the symbol enclosed in a circle.
Words with a similar meaning
pentagram
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