amulet, talisman, charm

a kind of protective ornament worn for magical, ritual or spiritual purposes. "A {jInaq} is a type of amulet."

fluff, lint, fuzz

Soft fibers, often from fabric or fur, which can accumulate in clumps

filigree

fine ornamental metalwork, typically involving wire formed into delicate tracery via curling, twisting, plaiting, and fusing. "The amulet displays filigree in gold and silver."

olivine

a group of magnesium-iron silicate minerals that crystallize in the orthorhombic system

campaign

A series of usually military operations either involving a specific type of fighting (a guerilla campaign), or specific terrain (a desert campaign), or undertaken to…

insulin

one of several hormones produced by the pancreas; the main anabolic hormone of the body. It regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and protein by…

cam [mechanism]

a rotating or sliding piece in a mechanical linkage used especially in transforming rotary motion into linear motion. "Some engine designs incorporate both pistons {ghunglItlh}…

article [writing]

A piece of nonfiction writing such as a story, report, opinion piece, or entry in a newspaper, magazine, journal, encyclopedia, etc. "Articles by Bajoran journalists…

cerebellum

Part of the hindbrain in vertebrates. It plays an important role in sensory perception, motor output, balance and posture. "Remove the Borg implants from her…