sigil
Americannoun
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a pictorial symbol used in ritualistic magic and supposed to have supernatural power: Create a sigil to represent your goal or resolution and carve it into the candle.
Seven sigils spell out the names of the seven archangels who govern the days of the week.
Create a sigil to represent your goal or resolution and carve it into the candle.
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a seal or signet.
noun
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a seal or signet
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a sign or image supposedly having magical power
Other Word Forms
- sigilistic adjective
- sigillary adjective
Etymology
Origin of sigil
First recorded in 1600–10; from Latin sigillum “statuette, figure, stamped figure,” diminutive of signum sign; seal 1
Example Sentences
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The sigil grows bolder and brighter, and the webbed masses from the ceiling begin unwinding toward the floor.
From Literature
Nansi opens his free hand, and a circular sigil of light forms just above his palm.
From Literature
He gestures toward the sigil—a glowing Adinkra symbol that looks like a dark circle with arrows pointing in four directions.
From Literature
The Teen’s true identity remains a secret thanks to the sigil hex that prevents others from hearing any identifying information about him, including his real name.
From Los Angeles Times
“It’s a protection sigil,” AdaLioryn said of her ceramic God’s eye with bird wings cast on each side of it.
From Los Angeles Times
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