Pentagram: meaning, definitions and examples

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pentagram

 

[ หˆpษ›ntษ™ษกrรฆm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

symbol, geometry, magic

A pentagram is a five-pointed star formed by extending the sides of a regular pentagon. It is commonly associated with various mystical and occult traditions, often symbolizing the elements or the idea of protection. In contemporary usage, the pentagram can represent different beliefs, ranging from paganism to esotericism.

Synonyms

five-pointed star, pentacle

Examples of usage

  • The witch wore a necklace with a pentagram pendant.
  • In the ritual, they used a pentagram drawn on the ground.
  • The pentagram has been a symbol of faith for many practitioners.
  • He studied the significance of the pentagram in ancient cultures.

Translations

Translations of the word "pentagram" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pentagrama

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เค‚เคŸเคพเค—เฅเคฐเคพเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pentagramm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pentagram

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตะฝั‚ะฐะณั€ะฐะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pentagram

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒšใƒณใ‚ฟใ‚ฐใƒฉใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pentagramme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pentagrama

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pentagram

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค๊ฐ๋ณ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎู…ุงุณูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pentagram

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pentagram

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบ”่ง’ๆ˜Ÿ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pentagram

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pentagram

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตะฝั‚ะฐะณั€ะฐะผะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒแƒ’แƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pentaqram

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pentagrama

Etymology

The word 'pentagram' comes from the Greek 'pentagrammon', where 'penta-' means five and 'gramma' means something written or drawn. The symbol itself dates back to ancient civilizations, including Babylonia and Greece, where it was used in various mathematical and religious contexts. In the 16th century, it gained prominence within the realm of occultism, associated with protection against evil spirits. The pentagram has also been linked to the idea of the five elements: earth, air, fire, water, and spirit. By the 19th century, it became a prominent symbol in various esoteric and modern neopagan practices, reflecting a broad range of spiritual beliefs and practices, often serving as a sign of faith and magical intentions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,303, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.