Complete Definition of "apotropaic"

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Etymology
Greek α�ο����αιο� (apotropaios), from α�ο��έ�ειν; see ���, ��ο�ή.

Adjective
apotropaic

  1. Intended to ward off evil.

Related terms
apotropaeus
apotropaically
apotropaic eye
apotropaism

vi:apotropaic

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