Talisman Definition

tălĭs-mən, -ĭz-
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noun
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An object marked with magic signs and believed to confer on its bearer supernatural powers or protection.
American Heritage
Something, as a ring or stone, bearing engraved figures or symbols thought to bring good luck, keep away evil, etc.; amulet.
Webster's New World
Anything thought to have magic power; a charm.
Webster's New World

A magical object worn for protection against ill will, or the supernatural, or to confer the wearer with a boon such as good luck, good health, or power(s).

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Other Word Forms of Talisman

Noun

Singular:
talisman
Plural:
talismans

Origin of Talisman

  • French talisman partly from Arabic طلسم (ṭílasm), from Ancient Greek τέλεσμα (telesma, “payment"); and partly directly from Byzantine Greek τέλεσμα (telesma, “talisman, religious rite, completion"), from τελέω (teleō, “to perform religious rites, to complete"), from τέλος (telos, “end, fulfillment, accomplishment, consummation, completion").

    From Wiktionary

  • Ultimately (probably via French talisman) from alteration of Arabic ṭilasmāt pl. of ṭilasm talisman from Late Greek telesma from Greek telein to fulfill, consecrate, endow with magic power from telos result kwel-1 in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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