talisman

The definition of a talisman is an object believed to bring good luck.

(noun)

A rabbit's foot is an example of a talisman.

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See talisman in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. talismans

  1. something, as a ring or stone, bearing engraved figures or symbols thought to bring good luck, keep away evil, etc.; amulet
  2. anything thought to have magic power; a charm

Origin: Fr < Ar ṭilasm, magic figure, horoscope < MGr telesma, consecrated object (hence, one with power to avert evil) < LGr, religious rite < Gr telein, to initiate, orig., to complete < telos, an end: see telo-

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See talisman in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. tal·is·mans
  1. An object marked with magic signs and believed to confer on its bearer supernatural powers or protection.
  2. Something that apparently has magic power.

Origin:

Origin: French talisman

Origin: or Spanish talismán

Origin: or Italian talismano

Origin: , all from Arabic ṭilasm

Origin: , from Late Greek telesma

Origin: , from Greek, consecration ceremony

Origin: , from telein, to consecrate, fulfill

Origin: , from telos, result; see kwel-1 in Indo-European roots

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