apotropaic
/ap-uh-truh-pey-ik/US // ˌæp ə trəˈpeɪ ɪk //UK // (ˌæpəʊtrəˈpeɪɪk) //
猿人,猿猴,猿族,猿类
Definitions
adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
- : intended to ward off evil.
Examples
Examples of human apotropaic vehicles occur in the ancient civilized world.
But the term "apotropaic" is generally used of expulsive ceremonies in which a whole community takes part.
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