pentacle

英 ['pentək(ə)l] 美 ['pɛntəkl]

pentacle (n.): 1590s, from Medieval Latin pentaculum "pentagram," a hybrid coined from Greek pente "five" (see five) + Latin -culum, diminutive (or instrumental) suffix. OED notes other similar words: Italian had pentacolo "anything with five points," and French pentacle (16c.) was the name of something used in necromancy, perhaps a five-branched candlestick; French had pentacol "amulet worn around the neck" (14c.), from pend- "to hang" + a "to" + col "neck." The same figure as a pentagram, except in magical usage, where it has been extended to other symbols of power, including a six-point star. Related: Pentacular.

1. This Pentacle served principally for executing all the experiments and operations of ruin, destruction, and death.: 这个五角星的功能主要用来执行破坏, 毁灭和死亡的一切实验跟行动.

2. This Pentacle is of great value and utility for striking terror into the Spirits.: 这个五角星有着巨大的价值和对灵魂的恐怖的打击效用.