Local English word record

spell

noun · 10 senses

a verbal formula believed to have magical force

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Examples

  • he whispered a spell as he moved his hands
  • inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese

Word relationships

Synonyms

magic spell, magical spell, charm

Source and method

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Princeton WordNet 3.0