pentacle

A five-pointed star, often held to have magical or mystical significance, formed by five straight lines connecting the vertices of a pentagon and enclosing another pentagon in the completed figure.

Corrupt forms of pantofle.

A mathematical figure used in magical ceremonies, and considered a defense against demons.

A five-pointed star, also called a pentagram or pentalpha. See illustr. under pentalpha. Sometimes referring to a similar figure, such as the figure composed of two equilateral triangles intersecting so as to form a six-pointed star. It was used in early ornamental art, and also with superstitious import by the astrologers and mystics of the Middle Ages. The six-pointed star is more comonly called a hexagram, or called Solomon’s seal; it resembles the star of David (Magen David)

A pentagram, especially a physical one used for magical or mystical purposes.

A pentagram enclosed within a circle, especially a physical one.

a star with 5 points; formed by 5 straight lines between the vertices of a pentagon and enclosing another pentagon