Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
adimat. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
adimat, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
adimat in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
adimat you have here. The definition of the word
adimat will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
adimat, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Latin
Verb
adimat
- third-person singular present active subjunctive of adimō
Maguindanao
Etymology
Borrowed from Malay azimat, from Arabic عَزِيمَة (ʕazīma). Compare Tagalog agimat.
Pronunciation
- (Standard Maguindanaon) IPA(key): /ʔaˈdimat/
- Rhymes: -imat
- Syllabification: a‧di‧mat
Noun
adimat
- amulet; superstitious object used to free oneself from evil and defend from enemies, usually consisting of a string of shells, stones, wood, alligator teeth, and papers given by panditas worn around the neck in a form of a rosary or tied around the waist
Derived terms
Maranao
Etymology
Borrowed from Malay azimat, from Arabic عَزِيمَة (ʕazīma).
Noun
adimat
- amulet; talisman; charm