Talisman
Definition of Talisman
Tal´is`man | n. | 1. | A magical figure cut or engraved under certain superstitious observances of the configuration of the heavens, to which wonderful effects are ascribed; the seal, figure, character, or image, of a heavenly sign, constellation, or planet, engraved on a sympathetic stone, or on a metal corresponding to the star, in order to receive its influence. | | 2. | Hence, something that produces extraordinary effects, esp. in averting or repelling evil; an amulet; a charm; as, a talisman to avert diseases. |
Related Words
amulet, charm, fetish, fylfot, gammadion, good-luck charm, hoodoo, juju, love charm, luck, lucky bean, lucky piece, madstone, mascot, mumbo jumbo, obeah, periapt, philter, phylactery, scarab, scarabaeus, scarabee, sudarium, swastika, veronica, voodoo, whammy, wishbone
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Tale
Talebearer
Talebearing
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Talented
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Tales de circumstantibus
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Talewise
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Talismanic
Talk
Talkative
Talker
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Tallow
Tallow candle
Tallow catch
Tallow chandler
Tallow chandlery
Tallow tree
Tallow-face
Tallow-faced
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