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incantation

in·can·ta·tion

UK/ɪnkænˈteɪʃən/ US/ˌɪˈnkæˈnteɪʃʌn/ uncommon slang

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1.

a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect

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From Middle English incantacioun, from Old French incantation, from Latin incantatio. More at enchant.

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