Canadian French Meaning of talisman

talisman

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Definitions and Meaning of talisman in English

Wordnet

talisman (n)

a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease

Webster

talisman (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.

Hence, something that produces extraordinary effects, esp. in averting or repelling evil; an amulet; a charm; as, a talisman to avert diseases.

FAQs About the word talisman

talisman

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talipot palm => Palmier talipot, talipot => Coryphe umbraculifère, talipes valgus => Pied bot valgus, talipes equinus => Pied bot équin, talipes calcaneus => Pied bot varus équin,