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totems

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noun

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The correct spelling is totems. Any natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family.

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

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