Meaning of Hand of Fatima | Babel Free
Definitions
An apotropaic symbol, in both Jewish and Islamic cultures, serving as a talisman against the "evil eye".
Equivalents
Examples
“I watched as Aisha bargained, unsuccessfully, for a charm against the Evil Eye, a pink-and-yellow plastic hand of Fatima decorated with sequins.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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