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talisman [ˈtælɪzmən] n pl -mans
1. (Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Alternative Belief Systems) a stone or other small object, usually inscribed or carved, believed to protect the wearer from evil influences 2. (Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Alternative Belief Systems) anything thought to have magical or protective powers [via French or Spanish from Arabic tilsam, from Medieval Greek telesma ritual, from Greek: consecration, from telein to perform a rite, complete, from telos end, result] talismanic [ˌtælɪzˈmænɪk] adj ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
talisman Translations talisman n pl <-s> → Talisman m n talisman [ˈtӕlizmən, (American ) -lis-] an object which is supposed to have magic powers to protect its owner; a charm He had a rabbit's foot which he wore round his neck as a talisman. talisman طَلْسَم، تَعْويذَه талисман talisman talisman; amulet der Talisman φυλαχτό, γούρι talismán talisman طلسم talismaani talisman קָמֵע जन्तर talisman, amajlija talizmán azimat verndargripur talismano お守り 부적 talismanas talismans azimat, tangkal talisman amulett, talisman talizman talismã talisman талисман talizman talisman talisman talisman เครื่องราง tılsım 護身符 талісман طلسمہ bùa 护身符 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Every tenth day, for five and twenty years, I have received a visit from him, but in case I should need his help at any other time, I have only to touch a talisman that stands at the entrance of my chamber. -- they hold a treasure Divine -- a talisman -- an amulet That must be worn at heart. She therefore sent the Prince a large and splendid ruby, with injunctions to wear it night and day as it would protect him from all attacks, but added that the talisman only retained its power as long as the Prince remained within his father's dominions. |
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