— talismanic /tal'is man"ik, -iz-/ , talismanical , adj. — talismanically , adv.
/tal"is meuhn, -iz-/ , n. , pl. talismans .
1. a stone, ring, or other object, engraved with figures or characters supposed to possess occult powers and worn as an amulet or charm.
2. any amulet or charm.
3. anything whose presence exercises a remarkable or powerful influence on human feelings or actions.
[ 1630-40; tilasm télesma payment, equiv. to teles- (var. s. of teleîn to complete, perform) + -ma n. suffix of result ]