athame

/ (ˈɑːθæmeɪ) /

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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weal
well-being, prosperity, or happiness.
the intervening time.
a somewhat prolonged, sharp, shrill cry, as of pain, fear, or surprise.
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Words nearby athame

athabasca, athabaska, athabaskan, athaliah, athamas, athame, athanasia, athanasian, athanasian creed, athanasius, athanor
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