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Meaning of "pentacle" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PENTACLE

From Italian pentacolo something having five corners.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PENTACLE

pentacle  [ˈpɛntəkəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PENTACLE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pentacle is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PENTACLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

pentacle

Pentacle

A pentacle is an amulet used in magical evocation, generally made of parchment, paper or metal, on which the symbol of a spirit or energy being evoked is drawn. It is often worn around the neck, or placed within the triangle of evocation. Protective symbols may also be included, a common one being the five-point form of the Seal of Solomon, called a pentacle of Solomon or pentangle of Solomon. Many varieties of pentacle can be found in the grimoires of Solomonic magic; they are also used in some neopagan magical traditions, such as Wicca, alongside other magical tools. The words pentacle and pentagram are essentially synonymous, according to the Online Oxford English Dictionary, which traces the etymology through both French and Italian back to Latin, but notes that in Middle French the word "pentacle" was used to refer to any talisman. In an extended use, many magical authors treat them as distinct. In many tarot decks and in some forms of modern witchcraft, pentacles often prominently incorporate a pentagram in their design. There is a specific differentiation between pentacle and pentagram within Wicca and other re-constructionist systems.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PENTACLE


ammoniacal
ˌæməˈnaɪəkəl
atokal
ˈætəkəl
barnacle
ˈbɑːnəkəl
binnacle
ˈbɪnəkəl
cenacle
ˈsɛnəkəl
conceptacle
kənˈsɛptəkəl
equivocal
ɪˈkwɪvəkəl
maniacal
məˈnaɪəkəl
miracle
ˈmɪrəkəl
monocle
ˈmɒnəkəl
obstacle
ˈɒbstəkəl
oracle
ˈɒrəkəl
pinnacle
ˈpɪnəkəl
receptacle
rɪˈsɛptəkəl
reciprocal
rɪˈsɪprəkəl
spectacle
ˈspɛktəkəl
superspectacle
ˈsuːpərˌspɛktəkəl
tentacle
ˈtɛntəkəl
unequivocal
ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl
zodiacal
zəʊˈdaɪəkəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PENTACLE

pentabarbital
pentachlorophenol
pentachord
pentacrinoid
pentact
pentactinal
pentacyclic
pentad
pentadactyl
pentadactyle
pentadactylic
pentadactylism
pentadactylous
pentadactyly
pentadelphous
pentadic
pentagon
pentagonal
pentagonally
pentagram

WORDS THAT END LIKE PENTACLE

acorn barnacle
black treacle
coenacle
debacle
Delphic oracle
goose barnacle
hibernacle
macle
manacle
spiracle
tabernacle
treacle
unmanacle

Synonyms and antonyms of pentacle in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pentacle» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PENTACLE

Find out the translation of pentacle to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pentacle from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pentacle» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

五角星
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pentáculo
570 millions of speakers

English

pentacle
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

pentacle
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

نجمة خماسية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пентакль
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pentagrama
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পাঁচভুজাকার কবচাদি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pentacle
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pentacle
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Pentagramm
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

五芒星形
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

문양
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pentacle
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

ngôi sao năm góc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அடைபட்ட
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अर्धांगवायू
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

beş köşeli yıldız
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pentacolo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pentagram
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пентакль
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pentagon
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πεντάλφα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

pentacle
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

femhörnig
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pentacle
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pentacle

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PENTACLE»

The term «pentacle» is regularly used and occupies the 92.123 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PENTACLE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «pentacle» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «pentacle» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pentacle

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PENTACLE»

Discover the use of pentacle in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pentacle and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The virgin and the pentacle: the Freemasonic plot to destroy ...
This is the story of the battle between the orthodox Catholic Church and Freemasonry, itself the most modern manifestation of a much older religious conflict between patriarchal and matriarchal views of godhead.
Alan Butler, 2005
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The last pentacle of the sun: writings in support of the ...
This anthology of dark fiction is published in support of Echols, Misskelley, and Baldwin, the West Memphis 3.
Michael W. Anderson, Brett Alexander Savory, 2004
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Hocus Pocus and the Pentacle Pendant
'The Pentacle Pendant ... mmm, that must be it, that's why Hocus Pocus kept saying study Erasmus O'Rourke's Enchantments. Erasmus must have been the Guardian, but that was all, no clue as to where it is?' 'No that is everything I could find, ...
Patrick C. Coulson, 2009
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The Pentacle of Northumbria
“The pentacle, any pentacle for that matter, cannot be broken beyond seven pieces. That is because of the power of the pentacle itself and the fact that it is a five pointed star.” Once again, all Wally could muster was, “Oh!” “Broken it may be , but ...
Victor L. Moore, 2013
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The Encyclopedia of Witches, Witchcraft and Wicca
A written or drawn pentacle is called a pentagram. In Craft rituals and mAgIC, the pentacle is a round disk made of clay, wax or earthenware (or, in some traditions, copper or sIlVer) which is inscribed with a pentagram and other magical sIgIls ...
Rosemary Guiley, 2008
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Spells and Spellcraft
The pentacle is a 5 -pointed star (a pentagram) inside a circle. It represents the Element of Earth and is associated with the body, prosperity, nature, and the Tarot suit of Pentacles. It is used to bless other things with the energy of the earth,  ...
Aurora Greenbough, Cathy Jewell, 2004
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Prophet of the Pentacle
" A powerful ancient evil returns with only one thing standing in its way.
Marilyn D. Privratsky, 2009
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Paper Galaxy: Out-of-This-World Projects to Cut, Fold and Paste
Make the magical Pentacle in three easy steps. Then get fancier with a Double Pentacle. Pentacle 1. Refer to the General Instructions section of the book for copying patterns. To make the base, copy the pentagonal prism base pattern to your ...
M. D. Prins, 2007
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Evolutionary Witchcraft
The pentacle is a tool of the North and earth in most Witchcraft traditions. A tool that has been borrowed from ceremonial magic and alchemy, the pentacle represents the human body, balanced and beautiful. It represents the five senses, the ...
T. Thorn Coyle, 2005
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The Witch's Master Grimoire: An Encyclopedia of Charms, ...
From a spiritual or esoteric viewpoint, the pentacle represents the realm of birth, life, death, and renewal. During a magickal operation, practitioners use the symbol of the pentacle to help conceptualize their thoughts, believing that what they ...
Lady Sabrina, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PENTACLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pentacle is used in the context of the following news items.
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6 reasons to see 'Hair' at the Grand — 1 to stay home
This is the dawning of the age of the Tony-winning musicals in Salem. July opened with Pentacle Theatre's “Chicago.” It closes with ... «Statesman Journal, Jul 15»
2
Witchy Tools: Making Magic with Mundane Objects
... “traditional” craft tools one would expect: I do have a pentacle on my altar, a symbol I find resonant for many reasons (but that's another post), ... «Patheos, Jul 15»
3
Lammas Festival in Eastbourne this weekend
On Saturday, the Pentacle Drummers will be performing in the morning at various spots throughout the town with Morris sides Hunters Moon, ... «Eastbourne Herald, Jul 15»
4
A Frenzied Feast & Chicago -Salem Pimpernel
But really, the plot is just a frame to hold up the spectacle, of which Pentacle provides plenty. The singing is excellent. All of the principal cast ... «WilliametteLive.com, Jul 15»
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Buying Pagan Stuff: A Guide For Those Trying to Do (Mostly) the …
Over the years my wife and I have bought two chalices (and they are our favorite chalices), a broom, several statues, and a pentacle (since ... «Patheos, Jul 15»
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Show and tell at Salem art fair: 12 fun finds
Jenni Bertels of Salem, who designed the lights for Pentacle Theatre's "Chicago," purchased Rushing Through the Scene" by Mandy Allen. «Statesman Journal, Jul 15»
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Seekers and Guides: The Purpose of Your Altar Pentacle
Wikipedia describes a pentacle as “an amulet used in magical evocation, generally made of parchment, paper or metal (although it can be of ... «Patheos, Jul 15»
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The Cracks Are How the Light Gets In: On Messing Up
I greeted the north quarter, drew the pentacle, and ran to the east. One of the teachers made eye contact with me, and although there was ... «Patheos, Jul 15»
9
San Diego Comic-Con: Top 10 TV Moments!
San Diego Comic-Con is the pentacle of all fandoms- from die-hard comic book nerds to Marvel movie junkies. This years' convention was no ... «Hidden Remote, Jul 15»
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Show off the Mid-Valley this weekend
"Chicago" is playing at Pentacle Theatre, for those of you who already have purchased tickets; the entire run is sold out, which is great news for ... «Statesman Journal, Jul 15»

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