Amulet
Pronunciation : Am"u*let
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. amuletum: cf. F. amulette.]
Definition : Defn: An ornament, gem, or scroll, or a package containing a relic, etc., worn as a charm or preservative against evils or mischief, such as diseases and witchcraft, and generally inscribed with mystic forms or characters.
Note: [Also used figuratively.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913