Pentacle

[pentәkl]

Definition

(noun.) a star with 5 points; formed by 5 straight lines between the vertices of a pentagon and enclosing another pentagon.

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Definition

(n.) A figure composed of two equilateral triangles intersecting so as to form a six-pointed star, -- used in early ornamental art, and also with superstitious import by the astrologers and mystics of the Middle Ages.

Editor: Philip

Definition

n. a figure formed by two equilateral triangles intersecting regularly so as to form a six-pointed star: properly a five-pointed object the same as Pentagram (q.v.) a defence against demons.—adj. Pentac′ular.

Edited by Lelia