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MAGIC SPELL
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A verbal formula believed to have magical force
Example:
inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese
Synonyms:
charm; magic spell; magical spell; spell
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Hypernyms ("magic spell" is a kind of...):
language; oral communication; speech; speech communication; spoken communication; spoken language; voice communication ((language) communication by word of mouth)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "magic spell"):
conjuration; incantation (a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect)
