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Familiar

/fəˈmɪliər/adjective / noun
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As an adjective, familiar means something well-known and easily recognized, often bringing a comforting sense of routine to everyday experiences or sparking nostalgia. As a noun, it refers to a supernatural spirit or demon believed to assist witches in folklore, adding an intriguing layer of mystery that has influenced literature and popular culture from Shakespeare to modern fantasy.

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