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
The collage includes a blood red, goat-headed mannequin and a young girl wearing a black shirt with a pentagram.
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
"You hear 'Satanic cult,' and you think, goat's head and blood and pentagram on the floor and candles. I wanted to reinvent what that might look like."
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2022
In the old days, five elfin warlocks would form a pentagram around the target and spread a magic shield over it, temporarily stopping time inside the enchanted enclosure.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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