how to pronounce phylactery
/fɪˈlæktəɹi/
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phylactery is pronounced in four syllables
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meanings of phylactery
noun:
- An enspelled object used (by such as a lich) to contain and protect the owner's soul.
- A speech scroll, an illustrative device depicting speech, song or other sound as if written on a scroll.
- Either of the two small leather cases, containing biblical scrolls, worn by Jewish men at morning prayer; the tefilla.
- Any small object worn for its magical or supernatural power; an amulet or charm.
- A case in which (Christian) relics were preserved.
phylactery frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR
the word phylactery occurs in english on average 0 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.
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