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totem
noun
Any natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family.
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/ˈtəʊtəm/ /ˈtoʊtəm/
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noun
Any natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family.
The representation of such object or creature.
The clan whose kinship is defined in reference to such an object or creature.
An arbitrarily chosen object serving as a reminder to check whether one is awake or not, to aid in having lucid dreams.