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n. A hand-shaped amulet (often a wall-hanging or jewelry) conferring good luck or protection, popular in Israel and originally from the Middle East / North Africa.
" In Jewish culture, the hamsa is called the Hand of Miriam; in Muslim culture, the Hand of Fatima." (source)
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Arabic خمسة 'five', Heb חמסה
chamsa
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