ATHAME

Etymology

Noun

athame (plural athames)

A ceremonial pointed knife or dagger that is used in Wicca, traditionally having a black handle with magical symbols on it. [from 20th c.]

Anagrams

• Tehama, hamate

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

22 February 2025

ANALYSIS

(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


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