WorldAugust 21, 2026

amulets

AM-yuh-lets

Definition

Small ornaments or pieces of jewelry believed to provide protection against danger or evil, often buried with the dead in ancient cultures.

Etymology

The word originates from the Latin 'amuletum,' which referred to an object worn as a protective charm. It entered English in the early 17th century.

In the news

Amulets were among the 48 cultural artifacts returned to Egypt by the FBI, serving as historically significant pieces of tomb equipment that had been illicitly trafficked.

FBI Los Angeles returns 48 cultural artifacts to Egyptian government

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