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- pronunciation:
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a living thing, such as an animal or plant, that is taken as the symbol of a family or clan.
The totem of our clan is the bear. |
definition 2: |
a symbol or image of a totem that is carved or painted.
The masks were decorated with the buffalo totem. |
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derivations: |
totemic (adj.), totemically (adv.) |
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