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Noun: incantation  ,in,kan'tey-shun
  1. A ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect
    "The shaman chanted an incantation to ward off evil spirits";
    - conjuration

Derived forms: incantations

Type of: charm, magic spell, magical spell, spell

Encyclopedia: Incantation