ABRACADABRA

Abracadabra

Abracadabra is an incantation used as a magic word in stage magic tricks, and historically was believed to have healing powers when inscribed on an amulet. The word is thought to have its origin in the Aramaic language, but numerous conflicting folk etymologies are associated with it.

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abracadabra

Noun

  1. A use of the mystical term ‘abracadabra’, supposed to work as part of a healing charm or a magical spell; any spell or incantation making use of the word.
  2. Mumbo-jumbo; obscure language or technicalities; jargon.
    I don’t know all the theoretical abracadabra about how it works, I’m only its pilot.

Interjection



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