pentagram
Americannoun
noun
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a star-shaped figure formed by extending the sides of a regular pentagon to meet at five points
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such a figure used as a magical or symbolic figure by the Pythagoreans, black magicians, etc
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of pentagram
From the Greek word pentágrammon, dating back to 1825–35. See penta-, -gram 1
Example Sentences
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Some of the letters featured an antifascist symbol, a progress pride flag and a pentagram.
From Washington Times • Nov. 18, 2023
CLAIM: Photos of a goat-headed store mannequin and a girl wearing a black shirt with a pentagram design show Target is selling a line of satanic-themed children’s clothing.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2023
A raised altar stands at one end, a white pentagram on the floor in front of it.
From BBC • May 19, 2023
I think you hear "Satanic cult," and you think, goat's head and blood and pentagram on the floor and candles.
From Salon • Sep. 10, 2022
As interesting as this was, to the Pythagoreans the most important property of the pentagram was not in this self-replication but was hidden within the lines of the star.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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