athame
/ (ˈɑːθæmeɪ) /
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noun
(in Wicca) a witch's ceremonial knife, usually with a black handle, used in rituals rather than for cutting or carving
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Words nearby athame
Athabaska, Athabaskan, at half-mast, Athaliah, Athamas, athame, athanasia, Athanasian, Athanasian Creed, Athanasius, at hand
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