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dream catcher

or dream·catch·er

[ dreem kach-er ]

noun

  1. a net or web woven onto a hoop and often adorned with feathers and beads, originating in Ojibwe culture and intended to provide protection, filter out bad dreams, or bring good dreams:

    The dream catcher above the baby's cradle was made with a traditional willow frame.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of dream catcher1

First recorded in 1975–80

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