arcanum

/ɑrˈkeɪnəm/
noun
  1. A secret or mysterious thing, especially a piece of hidden knowledge.
    • Only the high priest knew the arcanum of the sacred ritual.
    • The ancient text was said to contain the arcanum of eternal life.
    • The scientist spent decades trying to unlock the arcanum of cold fusion.
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