wand

Meanings

• noun

  A magical or ritual staff, typically having a length of more than 12 inches (30 cm), used by sorcerers, witches, or other magical beings to channel magical energy and cast spells.

  - "Severus Snape used a wand made of blackthorn and unicorn hair to cast powerful spells."
  - "Hermione Granger's wand was made of vine wood and had a phoenix feather core."
  - "Dumbledore's wand was made of elder wood and had a thestral tail feather core."

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Pronunciation

1. /wɒnd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wand
band , sand , hand , land

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Variants

List of all variants of wand that leads to same result
wand , wands , magic wand

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The Old English word 'wanda' meant 'staff' or 'pole'. The modern English word 'wand' comes from this Old English root.

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Trivia

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1. The length of a wand is said to be important, with some wands being longer or shorter than others depending on the wielder's needs.

2. Some wands are said to have unique properties, such as the ability to choose their owners or to reveal their owners' true intentions.

3. In some stories, wands are made from rare or exotic materials, such as dragon bones or phoenix feathers.

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Related Concepts

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1. wand magic: A system of magic that relies on the use of a wand to channel magical energy and cast spells.

2. spell: A magical incantation or ritual that is performed using a wand or other magical tool.

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Culture

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The wand is a common magical tool in folklore and mythology, as well as in literature and popular culture. It is often depicted as a long, slender staff with intricate carvings or markings, and is believed to be imbued with magical powers. In many stories, the wand is passed down through generations of magical families, and is considered an extension of the wielder's will.

How to Memorize "wand"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a long, slender staff with intricate carvings or markings. Imagine the wand being held in your hand, and feel the power coursing through it as you cast spells.
   - Imagine the wand's core being made of a magical substance, such as a unicorn horn or a dragon's heart.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the wand with power, magic, and the ability to cast spells. Think of it as an extension of your will.
   - Associate the wand with the characters and stories that have inspired you, such as Harry Potter or Gandalf.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'WAND' to remember the properties of a wand: Wood, length, core, and decorations.
   - Use the phrase 'A wand in my hand' to remember the definition of a wand.

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