Adhor
/ˈæd.hɔːr/noun
A term used in some cultures to refer to a type of ritual or spell meant to invoke protection or prosperity.
Did you know?In some traditions, the act of performing an adhor is believed to summon protective spirits to guard against misfortune and attract good fortune.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*aɪdʰ-
“to give, to worship, to honor”
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἀδωρέω (adoréō)
“to honor, to regard with reverence”
Old English
Old English
ædre
“to honor or esteem highly”
Middle English
Middle English
adour
“to worship or revere”
Modern English
English
adhor
“a term referring to ritualistic invocation for protection or prosperity”