1. a five-pointed star enclosed in a circle, used as a magical or religious symbol
Usage: occult; religious

Examples

• The witch drew a pentacle on the ground for the ritual.
• Ancient pentacles were often carved into protective amulets.
• The pentacle is a common symbol in Wiccan practices.
• She wore a silver pentacle pendant around her neck.
• The book described the pentacle as a symbol of the five elements.
• Medieval texts often featured pentacles in magical diagrams.