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pentagram
/ˈpɛn.təˌɡɹæm/
noun 1name 1
Collocations
4ADJ.
appropriate, elemental, five-pointed, important, traditional
VERB + PENTAGRAM
arranged, found
PENTAGRAM + NOUN
middle
PREP.
in, in
Definitions
noun
1
The shape of a five-pointed star constructed of five intersecting lines meeting at the vertices, such that a central pentagon and five surrounding isosceles triangles are formed; often with magical connotations; a 5/2 (or 5/3) star polygon.
Prove that the circles so belonging to the 6 pentagrams formed by 6 lines meet in a point, and so on; the series of theorems being interminable.
The passive pentagrams of spirit are drawn first in the quarters of the passive elements—water and earth—and likewise followed by the appropriate traditional elemental pentagram.
name
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Synonym of the Pentagon.
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Prove that the circles so belonging to the 6 pentagrams formed by 6 lines meet in a point, and so on; the series of theorems being interminable.
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The passive pentagrams of spirit are drawn first in the quarters of the passive elements—water and earth—and likewise followed by the appropriate traditional elemental pentagram.
Wiktionary03
Four figures involve 12 pentagrams arranged as in the faces of a dodecahedron with their vertices touching.
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The pentagram is an important symbol in witchcraft.
Tatoeba · #74153905
A pentagram is a five-pointed star.
Tatoeba · #1079183706
The torches were arranged in a pentagram.
Tatoeba · #11241140Usage Notes
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