adjimat

Tausug

Etymology

Borrowed from Malay azimat, from Arabic عَزِيمَة (ʕazīma). Compare Tagalog agimat.

Pronunciation

• (Sinūgan Parianun) IPA^(key): /ʔadd͡ʒimat/ [ʔɑd̪̚.d͡ʒɪˈmat̪̚]
• Rhymes: -at
• Syllabification: ad‧ji‧mat

Noun

adjimat (Sulat Sūg spelling اَجِّمَتْ)

1. a kind of amulet

   Synonyms: hampan, anting-anting, manik, buku, papakan, habay-habay

Usage notes

• The amulet consists of a piece of paper with a phrase or verse written in Arabic script wrapped in a piece of cloth. It is assumed to have magic power to help its owner against any danger, injury, or sickness and is usually worn around the owner's waist.