First Known Use: 1825
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pentagram
noun pen·ta·gram \ˈpen-tə-ˌgram\
: a shape that is like a star with five points formed by five straight lines and that is often used as a magic or religious symbol
Full Definition of PENTAGRAM
: a figure of a 5-pointed star usually made with alternate points connected by a continuous line and used as a magic or occult symbol; also : a similar 6-pointed star (as a Solomon's seal)
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Origin of PENTAGRAM
Greek pentagrammon, from penta- + -grammon (akin to gramma letter) — more at gram
Rhymes with PENTAGRAM
aerogram, Amsterdam, anagram, Birmingham, Boulder Dam, cablegram, centigram, Christogram, chronogram, cofferdam, cryptogram, decagram, deprogram, diagram, diaphragm, epigram, fluid dram, giant clam, hard-shell clam, hexagram, histogram, Hohokam, hologram, kilogram, logogram, mammogram, milligram, Minicam, monogram, nomogram, oriflamme, phonogram, pictogram, reprogram, Rotterdam, scattergram, self-exam, skiagram, soft-shell clam, sonogram, subprogram, telegram, tetradrachm, thank-you-ma'am, tinker's damn, Uncle Sam
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