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abracadabra

interjection/ɐbɾɐkɐˈdabɾɐ/medium

a·bra·ca·da·bra

Definition

A word used in magic tricks or spells, supposedly possessing magical power.
The magician shouted 'abracadabra' and made the dove appear.
'Abracadabra' is a classic phrase associated with stage magic.
Common collocations
magic word abracadabrasay abracadabra

Etymology

Do latim medieval 'abracadabra', possivelmente de origem cabalística ou gnóstica.