"Hand of Fatima" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?|head=Hand of Fatima}} Hand of Fatima
  1. An apotropaic symbol, in both Jewish and Islamic cultures, serving as a talisman against the "evil eye". Categories (topical): Islam, Judaism Synonyms: hamsa, Hand of Miriam, Hand of Mary Translations (symbol — see also hamsa): Hand der Fatima [feminine] (German), ręka Fatimy [feminine] (Polish)
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