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.
雙語例句
1. This Pentacle served principally for executing all the experiments and operations of ruin, destruction, and death.
這個五角星的功能主要用來執(zhí)行破壞, 毀滅和死亡的一切實驗跟行動.
來自互聯(lián)網(wǎng)
2. This Pentacle is of great value and utility for striking terror into the Spirits.