# amulet

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈæm.jə.lɪt/ · frequency rank #29,159

## Definitions
1. A religious article, protective charm, or ornament, usually bearing cultural or magical symbols, worn for protection against ill will, negative influences, or evil spirits.

## Etymology
From Middle French amulette, from Latin amuletum.

## Easily confused with
- **amuse** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/amulet-vs-amuse)
- **amused** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/amulet-vs-amused)
- **amuses** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/amulet-vs-amuses)
- **amulets** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/amulet-vs-amulets)
- **adult** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/adult-vs-amulet)
- **ample** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/ample-vs-amulet)

## Common misspellings (8)
`amluet`, `ammulet`, `amuelt`, `amulett`, `amullet`, `amulte`, `aumlet`, `maulet`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/amulet