Talisman

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. An object marked with magic signs and believed to confer on its bearer supernatural powers or protection.
  • n. Something that apparently has magic power.
    • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • n. 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).
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • 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.
  • n. Hence, something that produces extraordinary effects, esp. in averting or repelling evil; an amulet; a charm.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. A supposed charm consisting of a magical figure cut or engraved under certain superstitious observances of the configuration of the heavens; 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.
  • n. Figuratively, any means to the attainment of extraordinary results; a charm.
  • n. Synonyms See amulet, and definition of phylactery.
  • n. A Mohammedan priest.
    • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • n. a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease
    • Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    charm    good luck charm   
    Hyponym
    gri-gri    gres-gris    greegree   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    amulet    charm    chary   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    amulet    runes    incantation    phylactery    potion    artifact   
     
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