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 Definitions of apotropaic  [ˌæp ə trəˈpeɪ ɪk]  

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Definition of 'apotropaic' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) apotropaic
intended to ward off evil.

Etymology:  (1880–85; < Gk apotrópai(os) averting evil (see apo -, trope ) + -ic)

Definition of 'apotropaic' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) apotropaic
having the power to prevent evil or bad luck

'apotropaic' - Nearby Entries  

apotheosis  apotheosise  apotheosize  apotropaic  appalachia  appalachian  appalachian mountains  



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