talismanic
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tal·is·man·ic
(tăl′ĭs-măn′ĭk, -ĭz-) also tal·is·man·i·cal (-ĭ-kəl)adj.
1. Of or relating to talismans: talismanic formulas.
2. Possessing or believed to possess magic power: a talismanic amulet.
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Adj. | 1. | talismanic - possessing or believed to possess magic power especially protective power; "a talismanic amulet" supernatural - not existing in nature or subject to explanation according to natural laws; not physical or material; "supernatural forces and occurrences and beings" |
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talismanic
adjectiveHaving, brought about by, or relating to supernatural powers or magic:
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