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What is the origin of the magic word 'abracadabra'?

Asked by r, 18 Jan '09 09:30 pm
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The term originated from the Aramaic. Abracadabra (sometimes spelled Abrakadabra) is a word used as an incantation.
Answered by Krishnakumar G. Nair, 18 Jan '09 09:47 pm

 
  
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Telugu Novels of Yendamuri Veerendra Nath.
Answered by rani sadasivamurty, 18 Jan '09 09:32 pm

 
  
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