Etymology

voces magicae

Today it means: Magical formulae, typically consisting of incomprehensible words or syllables, as used in ancient and early-modern amulets and magical texts. Full definition →

Latin vōcēs
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  1. Latin · derived fromvōcēs
  2. English todayvoces magicae

From Latin vōcēs magicae (“magic words”).

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