Meaning of pentacle in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpɛn(t)ək(ə)l/

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  1. Noun

    pentacle

    Etymology

    late 16th century: from medieval Latin pentaculum, apparently based on Greek penta-‘five’

    Definitions

    1. a star with 5 points

    Examples

    • « formed by 5 straight lines between the vertices of a pentagon and enclosing another pentagon »

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