rabbits' feet

Superstitious pocket keepsakes

Rabbits' feet are lucky charms, traditionally the hind feet of rabbits carried as talismans.

The superstition has unclear origins but became widespread in American folk belief.

Now often sold as novelty items or keychains: She kept a rabbit's foot on her keychain for good luck.

The singular is rabbit's foot.

Related
  • hopSmall, quick jump
  • pawAnimal's clawed foot
  • clawCurved animal nail
  • talismanMagical protective charm
  • jumpPropel oneself airborne

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Opposites
luck symbolism

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Dark-furred felines

evil eye · jinxes · cursed objects · Friday the 13th · spilled salt

belief validity

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Clinical care guided by research

scientific method · clinical trials

ethical stance

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Rare mutation, supposedly lucky

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Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G