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Synonyms of phylactery

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Another word for phylactery is phylacter. Other synonyms of phylactery are amulet, charm, fetish, juju and lucky charm.

Synonyms and similar words for phylactery

nounEither of two small leather cases containing scrolls with passages from the Torah, traditionally...

nounSynonym of amulet (“a protective charm or ornament”).

  • amuletA religious article, protective charm, or ornament, usually bearing cultural or magical symbols, worn for protection...
  • charmAn object, act or words believed to have magic power (usually carries a positive connotation).
  • fetish
  • juju
  • lucky charmAn object kept for good luck.
  • madstone USA stone believed to have the power to heal the bite of a rabid or venomous animal.
  • mascot
  • mojoAn object (such as a charm or amulet) used to cast magic spells, especially in hoodoo.
  • periaptA charm worn on a necklace; an amulet.
  • protection
  • talisman
  • telesmA magical talisman, amulet or charm.
  • token
  • wangaA magic spell or charm.
  • craft obsoleteA device, a means; a magical device, spell or enchantment .

nounAn enchanted object used (for example, by a lich) to contain and protect the owner's soul.

  • horcruxIn Harry Potter, an object in which a wizard has concealed a part of their soul through magic, rendering them immortal...

nounSynonym of reliquary (“a container to display or hold religious relics”).

Meaning of phylactery

  1. noun Either of two small leather cases containing scrolls with passages from the Torah, traditionally worn by a Jewish man (one on the arm (usually the left) and one on the forehead) and now sometimes by a woman at certain morning prayers as a reminder to obey the law as set out in the Bible; a tefilla.
  2. noun A profession of faith, or religious or traditional observance; also, a reminder.
  3. noun A fringe which an Israelite was required to wear as a reminder to obey the law as set out in the Bible; (by extension) any fringe or border.

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Questions about synonyms of phylactery

What is another word for phylactery?
Phylactery has 18 synonyms on Word.ws, such as phylacter, amulet, charm, fetish, juju, lucky charm, madstone and mascot.
What does phylactery mean?
Phylactery means either of two small leather cases containing scrolls with passages from the Torah, traditionally worn by a Jewish man (one on the arm (usually the left) and one on the forehead) and now sometimes by a woman at certain morning prayers as a reminder to obey the law as set out in the Bible; a tefilla.

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