spell (n)
magic spell (n)
magical spell (n)
charm (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 10
def a verbal formula believed to have magical force
examples he whispered a spell as he moved his hands
inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese
Outgoing links
Hypernym speech, speech communication, spoken communication, spoken language, language, voice communication, oral communication
Derivationally related form charm → charm; charm → charm
Derivationally related form spell → spell
Hyponym incantation, conjuration; hex, jinx, curse, whammy
Incoming links
Hyponym speech, speech communication, spoken communication, spoken language, language, voice communication, oral communication
Hypernym incantation, conjuration; hex, jinx, curse, whammy
Derivationally related form spell → spell
Derivationally related form charm → charm; charm → charm

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