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Tausug
Etymology
Borrowed from Malay azimat, from Arabic عَزِيمَة (ʕazīma). Compare Tagalog agimat.
Pronunciation
- (Sinūgan Parianun) IPA(key): /ʔadd͡ʒimat/
- Rhymes: -at
- Syllabification: ad‧ji‧mat
Noun
adjimat (Sulat Sūg spelling اَجِّمَتْ)
- a kind of amulet
- Synonyms: hampan, anting-anting, manik, buku, papakan, habay-habay
Usage notes
- The amulet consists of a piece of paper with a phrase or verse written in Arabic script wrapped in a piece of cloth. It is assumed to have magic power to help its owner against any danger, injury, or sickness and is usually worn around the owner's waist.