INCANTATION


Meaning of INCANTATION in English

■ noun a series of words said as a magic spell or charm.

Derivatives

incantatory adjective

Origin

ME: via OFr. from late L. incantatio(n-) , from L. incantare 'chant, bewitch', based on cantare 'sing'.

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