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noun
An apotropaic symbol, in both Jewish and Islamic cultures, serving as a talisman against the "evil eye".
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: hamsa, Hand of Miriam, Hand of Mary
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: amulet, charm
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