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) 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.