Science Fair Project Encyclopedia
Charm
- Charms - so Russian poet Daniil Kharms spelled his pseudonym
Charm can have the following meanings:
- In the world of paranormal magic, a charm can mean either:
- An amulet or talisman, or
- a spell. When a charm is a spell, it is usually traditional in form and often in verse. See also: hoodoo, pow-wow (folk magic), vodun
- Charm is a quark (subatomic particle) flavor (the name of an attribute of quarks), and the name of a kind of quark of that flavor.
- Charms is a brand of candy.
- Charm can refer to a number of socially desirable characteristics, from courtesy and wit to sexiness. Prince Charming is a traditional name for a hero from several fairy tales, including Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and Cinderella. Regardless of who the princess is, Prince Charming gets the girl and they live happily ever after.
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