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baphomet
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baphomet, n. [A corruption of Mahomet or Mohammed, the Arabian prophet: cf. Pr. Bafomet, OSp. Mafomat, OPg. Mafameda.].
An idol or symbolical figure which the Templars were accused of using in their mysterious rites. [1913 Webster]
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