Meteolojinx Recanto

From Absit Omen Lexicon

Spell Name: Weather-Modifying Counter-Charm

Incantation: Meteolojinx Recanto

Pronunciation: /ˌmtˈɒlɵɪŋks rɛˈkænt/ MEE-tee-OL-ə-jingks re-KAN-toh

Spell Branch: Charms

Magical Discipline(s): Counter-Spells

Appearance: No visible appearance other than the result.

Description: Causes weather effects caused by incantations to cease. Will end Weather-Modifying Charms such as the Atmospheric Charm.

Regulations: Legal

Skill Level: Advanced

Etymology: The incantation for this spell is likely derived from meteorology, the study of weather, which originates from the Greek word metéōron, "high in the sky", as well as the English verb recant (from the Latin recantare, of which the first person singular present indicative active is recanto), "to withdraw or retract"

References: Suggested in Deathly Hallows by Arthur Weasley to Ron (disguised by the Polyjuice Potion as Reginald 'Reg' Cattermole from Magical Maintenance) as the best way to clear up the incessant rain in Yaxley's office at the Ministry.

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