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Definition of Talisman

1. Noun. A trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease.

Definition of Talisman

1. n. 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.

Definition of Talisman

1. Noun. 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). ¹

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Definition of Talisman

1. an object believed to possess magical powers [n -S]

Medical Definition of Talisman

1. Origin: Sp, from Ar. Tilism, tilsam, a magical image, pl. Tilsaman, fr. Gr. Tribute, tax, LGr, an initiation, incantation, from to complete, perform, to play taxes, to make perfect, to initiate, especially in the mysteries, fr. Completion, end. 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, especially. In averting or repelling evil; an amulet; a charm; as, a talisman to avert diseases. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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