pen·ta·cle
Pronunciation: 'pen-ti-k&l
Function: noun
Etymology: (assumed) Medieval Latin pentaculum, probably from Greek pente
See PENTAGRAM
pen·ta·gram
Pronunciation: 'pen-t&-"gram
Function: noun
Etymology: Greek pentagrammon, from penta- + -grammon (akin to gramma letter) -- more at GRAM
: a figure of a 5-pointed star usually made with alternate points connected by a continuous line and used as a magic or occult symbol; also : a similar 6-pointed star (as a Solomon's seal)