Associations to the word «Incantation»

Wiktionary

INCANTATION, noun. The act or process of using formulas and/or usually rhyming words, sung or spoken, with occult ceremonies, for the purpose of raising spirits, producing enchantment, or creating other magical results.
INCANTATION, noun. A formula of words used as above.

Dictionary definition

INCANTATION, noun. A ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect.

Wise words

Every once in a while, you let a word or phrase out and you want to catch it and bring it back. You can't do that. It's gone, gone forever.
Dan Quayle