Talisman

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  • noun. An object marked with magic signs and believed to confer on its bearer supernatural powers or protection.
  • noun. Something that apparently has magic power.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. A Mohammedan priest.
  • noun. 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.
  • noun. Figuratively, any means to the attainment of extraordinary results; a charm.
  • noun. Synonyms See amulet, and definition of phylactery.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • noun. 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.
  • noun. Hence, something that produces extraordinary effects, esp. in averting or repelling evil; an amulet; a charm.
    • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • 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).
    • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • noun. a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease
    • Word Usage
    "The alien talisman is now in the possession of the Gorgon and her evil nuns, and they are preparing to open the portal to their world."
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    charm  good luck charm  
    Hyponym
    Words that are more specific
    greegree  gres-gris  gri-gri  
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    amulet  artifact  incantation  phylactery  potion  
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    amulet  amulet  charm  charm  chary  
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