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/ˌabrəkəˈdabrə/,
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A word said by magicians when performing a magic trick,
  1. A word said by magicians when performing a magic trick

Noun
  1. The implausibly easy achievement of difficult feats
    • - where a computer and a little abracadabra turn a freeze-dried steak into a romantic dinner
  2. Language, typically in the form of gibberish, used to give the impression of arcane knowledge or power
    • - I get so fed up with all the mumbo jumbo and abracadabra
  1. gibberish and nonsense
  2. Abracadabra is an incantation used as a magic word in conjuring tricks that historically was believed to have healing powers when inscribed on an amulet.
  3. Abracadabra is a 1952 Italian film directed by Max Neufeld.
  4. Abracadabra is a 1991 studio album by ABC.
  5. Abracadabra is a 2006 album recorded by French singer Florent Pagny. It was his tenth studio album and was on April 18, 2006. It achieved huge success in France and Belgium (Wallonia) where it remained charted respectively for 66 and 22 weeks, including a peak at #2. ...
  6. Abracadabra is the twelfth album by American rock band The Steve Miller Band, released in 1982. It has been certified Platinum in the United States.
  7. "Abracadabra" is a well-recognized song recorded by the Steve Miller Band.
  8. A mystical word or collocation of letters from kabbalism; Complicated technicalities, jargon that one does not understand much if at all; Used to indicate that a magic trick or other illusion has been performed
  9. A magical formula that was used by the Gnostics to invoke the aid of spirits to ward off disease and illness. It is derived from the abraxas, a word that was engraved on gems and amulets or was variously worn as a protective charm. ...
  10. Magic word used to help magician "make something happen". In reality, it is derived from ancient cabalistic symbols and at one time was believed to hold real power. The word may be derived from the Hebrew Ha-b'rakah, meaning "the blessing" or "the sacred name". ...
  11. (11-1987) with Jeff Palmer, Adam Nussbaum
  12. A magic word used to indicate to the audience that something amazing is about to happen. Other magic words and phrases include: hocus pocus, alakazam, sim sala bim, shazam, presto, great Caesar's ghost, dy-no-mite, d'oh, eat my shorts, and what you talkin' 'bout Willis.
  13. A word from the Jewish mystical tradition of Qabala. Its root is the name of the Gnostic deity Abraxas, meaning "hurt me not". It is said to possess magickal powers, especially of protection from illness and banishing.
  14. A superstitious charm against agues.
  15. (Sumerian) An old magickal square that wards off illness. The idea is that as the word fades away, so will the sickness.
  16. A magical word said to be formed from the letters of the abraxas, and written thus:
  17. magical charm or incantation
  18. bougainvillea, equilibria, gametangia, hypochondria, intelligentsia, maquiladora, orthodontia