conjuration
Meanings
Plural: conjurations
Noun
- a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect
- calling up a spirit or devil
- an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
- Conjuring, legerdemain or magic.
- A magic trick.
- The act of calling or summoning by a sacred name, or in solemn manner, or binding by an oath; an earnest entreaty; adjuration.
- A league for a criminal purpose; conspiracy.
Origin / Etymology
From Middle English conjuracioun, from Middle French conjuration, from Old French conjuracion, from Latin coniuratio (“a swearing together, a conspiracy”).
Synonyms
conjuring, conjuring trick, conjury, deception, illusion, incantation, invocation, legerdemain, magic, magic trick, thaumaturgy, trick
Scrabble Score: 20
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