In the Soliloquy lexicon
apotropaic
/ˌæp.ə.trəˈpeɪ.ɪk/
adjective
Intended to avert evil or ward off misfortune.
Used in a sentence
The doorway bore an apotropaic symbol to protect the household.
Nearby words
Keep apotropaic — and watch it become a star.
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