incantation

Meanings

Plural: incantations

Noun

a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect
The act or process of using formulas and/or usually rhyming words, sung or spoken, with occult ceremonies, for the purpose of raising spirits, producing enchantment, or creating other magical results.
A formula of words used as above.
Any esoteric command or procedure.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English incantacioun, from Old French incantation, from Latin incantatio. More at enchant.

Synonyms

conjuration, galdr

Scrabble Score: 13

incantation is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 17

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