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Totem

/ˈtəʊtəm/

Any natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family.

📖 Definitions of "Totem"

noun
  1. 1

    Any natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family.

  2. 2

    The representation of such object or creature.

  3. 3

    The clan whose kinship is defined in reference to such an object or creature.

  4. 4

    An arbitrarily chosen object serving as a reminder to check whether one is awake or not, to aid in having lucid dreams.

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