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apotropaic
[ ap-uh-truh-pey-ik ]
adjective
- intended to ward off evil.
apotropaic
/ ˌæpəʊtrəˈpeɪɪk /
adjective
- preventing or intended to prevent evil
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Other Words From
- apo·tro·pai·cal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of apotropaic1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of apotropaic1
C19: from Greek apotropaios turning away (evil), from apotrepein; see apo- , trope
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Example Sentences
Examples of human apotropaic vehicles occur in the ancient civilized world.
From Project Gutenberg
But the term "apotropaic" is generally used of expulsive ceremonies in which a whole community takes part.
From Project Gutenberg
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