TALISMAN


Meaning of TALISMAN in English

[ 'talɪzmən ]

■ noun ( plural ~s ) an object thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.

Derivatives

~ic -'manɪk adjective

Origin

C17: based on Arab. ṭilsam , appar. from an alt. of late Gk telesma 'completion, religious rite'.

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