Word of the Week: Apotropaic

By Joseph Kibe on 25 January 2007 2:29 PM
Apotropaic (adjective)

Supposedly having the power to avert evil influences or bad luck

"The apotropaic duck affixed to the businessman's car always inspired strange looks, but Sven insisted it prevented collisions."

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