detente

a painted or embroidered image of a…

3,001–5,000 #3,766

Also a form of

detener second-person singular imperative to detain 1–500
detentar third/first-person singular present subjunctive; third-person singular imperative; singular imperative (usted); singular negative imperative (usted); third-person singular negative imperative to hold or retain

Meanings

noun, masculine

a painted or embroidered image of a saint carried over the heart to ward off danger or attack
an amulet or talisman carried for protection against harm
détente (period of history involving calming of tension)