talisman
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.tal·is·man
noun \ˈta-ləs-mən, -ləz-\ plural tal·is·mans
Definition of TALISMAN
1
: an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
2
: something producing apparently magical or miraculous effects
— tal·is·man·ic \ˌta-ləs-ˈma-nik, -ləz-\ adjective
— tal·is·man·i·cal·ly \-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
See Examples of TALISMAN
- <a pendant of white nephrite jade is often worn by Indians as a talisman to ward off heart disease>
Origin of TALISMAN
French talisman or Spanish talismán or Italian talismano; all from Arabic ṭilsam, from Middle Greek telesma, from Greek, consecration, from telein to initiate into the mysteries, complete, from telos end — more at telos
First Known Use: 1638
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