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   tal·is·man

   /ˈtaləsmən/

   noun

   • 1. an object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck: "those rings, so fresh and gleaming, were their talismans"
   • ▪ a person regarded as representing and inspiring a particular group: "he's a quiet man off the field, but on it he's our talisman"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: based on Arabic ṭilsam, apparently from an alteration of late Greek telesma ‘completion, religious rite’, from telein ‘complete, perform a rite’, from telos ‘result, end’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › talismanTalisman Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of TALISMAN is an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune. Did you know?

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTALISMAN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TALISMAN definition: 1. an object believed to bring good luck or to keep its owner safe from harm 2. an object believed…. Learn more.

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   A talisman is any object ascribed with religious or magical powers intended to protect, heal, or harm individuals for whom they are made. Talismans are often portable objects carried on someone in a variety of ways, but can also be installed permanently in architecture.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › talismanTALISMAN Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   a stone or other small object, usually inscribed or carved, believed to protect the wearer from evil influences. anything thought to have magical or protective powers.

6. symbolopedia.com › talisman-symbolism-meaningTalisman Symbolism & Meaning - Symbolopedia

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   May 1, 2024 · A Talisman is a powerful symbol that has its roots in the world of spirituality and magic. Its primary purpose is to bring good fortune and ward off evil. Historically, talismans have been engraved or carved into various materials like stones, wood, and metals.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › talismanTalisman - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   A talisman is a charm that is supposed to ward off evil or illness. Your rabbit's foot key chain may be your lucky talisman. Of course, it wasn't so lucky for that rabbit. The word talisman has been around in English since the 1630s and it has roots in both Arabic and Greek words.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTALISMAN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   TALISMAN meaning: 1. an object believed to bring good luck or to keep its owner safe from harm 2. an object believed…. Learn more.