Definition of talisman in English:

talisman

nounPlural talismans ˈtalɪzmən

An object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.
护身符（多指刻字的指环或石头）
those rings, so fresh and gleaming, were their talismans
a dolphin talisman would ensure a safe journey on land or at sea
figurative he called me his good luck talisman
Example sentencesExamples
- And there was to end of talismans, charms and spells that could be purchased from the local wise woman or apothecary.
- The Danes have left Wessex, and have set up in Lundenwic, and have sworn on their most sacred talismans to leave us.
- The shop Goya on Calle Jimenez sells toad talismans, owl feathers, stone amulets, candles, gems, and soaps.
- Tattooed crosses, icons and parts of the Sacred Land are all talismans and amulets which are treasured with respect.
- Members of the Banu Sa'd al-Din, a prominent Sufi family in Damascus, made talismans and charms which could reportedly heal the sick and cure the insane.
- He appeared before Portsmouth Magistrates yesterday dressed in a green robe, blue cloak and with talismans around his neck.
- Making a face, Ethan dug into his jacket pockets, producing an astounding array of charms, talismans, herbs, and potions in corked test-tubes.
- I wouldn't say that I performed any rituals, per se, but I was on the lookout for talismans, good luck charms - I was big on minerals, and took to wearing jewelry.
- To defend themselves, people turned to the usual battery of magical charms and talismans.
- A section on healing focused on charms, talismans and rituals of herbal medicine.
- Poppies and fruit are indeterminate symbols with a practical purpose, mysterious talismans with the power to ward off subsequent suffering.
- The door was shut and sealed with charms and talismans to keep away evil spirits or in this case, those who might want to steal the elemental gem inside.
- The book is a magical talisman, and it remains to be seen whether the luck it brings is good or bad.
- Dressed in purple robes, he cast a spell invoking the elements of earth, air, water and fire and threw a talisman into the murky loch.
- While on his quest for the 12 talismans, Jackie discovers that each one has unique mystical powers, which are bestowed upon its holder.
- Songstones were placed along the borders of the villages of the songweavers, and their strange powers made them effective talismans for warding off danger.
- The psychological aspects of healing through the use of rituals, prayers, charms and talismans represent another aspect of traditional herbal shamanism.
- Animal figures are talismans that endow the wearer with the animal's power and prowess.
- Lucky charms, amulets, and talismans have been found in virtually all civilizations throughout recorded history.
- Everything from pentacles and talismans to cloaks and incense can be found here at very reasonable prices!
Synonyms
lucky charm, charm, fetish, amulet, mascot, totem, idol, juju, phylactery
archaic periapt

Derivatives

talismanic

adjective talɪzˈmanɪk

A trained anthropologist, Small was inspired by indigenous people who imbued their jewellery with talismanic significance.
Example sentencesExamples
- Robbed of one of their principal ball-winners and their talismanic playmaker, a tough night was always going to lie ahead.
- The Englishman, who has just completed the best of his four seasons at the club, admits that he wouldn't be the player he is now had it not been for the talismanic Swede.
- The prospect of losing their talismanic star appears to have kick-started the football federation into action.
- The talismanic pride of Stoke City, he was still the man in possession of the national gloves four years later in Mexico when his save from Pelé was as vibrant as the blue shirt he wore.

Origin

Mid 17th century: based on Arabic ṭilsam, apparently from an alteration of late Greek telesma 'completion, religious rite', from telein 'complete, perform a rite', from telos 'result, end'.

Definition of talisman in US English:

talisman

noun

An object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.
护身符（多指刻字的指环或石头）
those rings, so fresh and gleaming, were their talismans
a dolphin talisman would ensure a safe journey on land or at sea
figurative he called me his good luck talisman
Example sentencesExamples
- To defend themselves, people turned to the usual battery of magical charms and talismans.
- Dressed in purple robes, he cast a spell invoking the elements of earth, air, water and fire and threw a talisman into the murky loch.
- Animal figures are talismans that endow the wearer with the animal's power and prowess.
- I wouldn't say that I performed any rituals, per se, but I was on the lookout for talismans, good luck charms - I was big on minerals, and took to wearing jewelry.
- He appeared before Portsmouth Magistrates yesterday dressed in a green robe, blue cloak and with talismans around his neck.
- Tattooed crosses, icons and parts of the Sacred Land are all talismans and amulets which are treasured with respect.
- Songstones were placed along the borders of the villages of the songweavers, and their strange powers made them effective talismans for warding off danger.
- A section on healing focused on charms, talismans and rituals of herbal medicine.
- The book is a magical talisman, and it remains to be seen whether the luck it brings is good or bad.
- Members of the Banu Sa'd al-Din, a prominent Sufi family in Damascus, made talismans and charms which could reportedly heal the sick and cure the insane.
- The Danes have left Wessex, and have set up in Lundenwic, and have sworn on their most sacred talismans to leave us.
- While on his quest for the 12 talismans, Jackie discovers that each one has unique mystical powers, which are bestowed upon its holder.
- And there was to end of talismans, charms and spells that could be purchased from the local wise woman or apothecary.
- The psychological aspects of healing through the use of rituals, prayers, charms and talismans represent another aspect of traditional herbal shamanism.
- Poppies and fruit are indeterminate symbols with a practical purpose, mysterious talismans with the power to ward off subsequent suffering.
- Lucky charms, amulets, and talismans have been found in virtually all civilizations throughout recorded history.
- The shop Goya on Calle Jimenez sells toad talismans, owl feathers, stone amulets, candles, gems, and soaps.
- Making a face, Ethan dug into his jacket pockets, producing an astounding array of charms, talismans, herbs, and potions in corked test-tubes.
- Everything from pentacles and talismans to cloaks and incense can be found here at very reasonable prices!
- The door was shut and sealed with charms and talismans to keep away evil spirits or in this case, those who might want to steal the elemental gem inside.
Synonyms
lucky charm, charm, fetish, amulet, mascot, totem, idol, juju, phylactery

Origin

Mid 17th century: based on Arabic ṭilsam, apparently from an alteration of late Greek telesma ‘completion, religious rite’, from telein ‘complete, perform a rite’, from telos ‘result, end’.

单词	talisman
释义	Definition of talisman in English: talisman nounPlural talismans ˈtalɪzmən An object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck. 护身符（多指刻字的指环或石头） those rings, so fresh and gleaming, were their talismans a dolphin talisman would ensure a safe journey on land or at sea figurative he called me his good luck talisman Example sentencesExamples And there was to end of talismans, charms and spells that could be purchased from the local wise woman or apothecary. The Danes have left Wessex, and have set up in Lundenwic, and have sworn on their most sacred talismans to leave us. The shop Goya on Calle Jimenez sells toad talismans, owl feathers, stone amulets, candles, gems, and soaps. Tattooed crosses, icons and parts of the Sacred Land are all talismans and amulets which are treasured with respect. Members of the Banu Sa'd al-Din, a prominent Sufi family in Damascus, made talismans and charms which could reportedly heal the sick and cure the insane. He appeared before Portsmouth Magistrates yesterday dressed in a green robe, blue cloak and with talismans around his neck. Making a face, Ethan dug into his jacket pockets, producing an astounding array of charms, talismans, herbs, and potions in corked test-tubes. I wouldn't say that I performed any rituals, per se, but I was on the lookout for talismans, good luck charms - I was big on minerals, and took to wearing jewelry. To defend themselves, people turned to the usual battery of magical charms and talismans. A section on healing focused on charms, talismans and rituals of herbal medicine. Poppies and fruit are indeterminate symbols with a practical purpose, mysterious talismans with the power to ward off subsequent suffering. The door was shut and sealed with charms and talismans to keep away evil spirits or in this case, those who might want to steal the elemental gem inside. The book is a magical talisman, and it remains to be seen whether the luck it brings is good or bad. Dressed in purple robes, he cast a spell invoking the elements of earth, air, water and fire and threw a talisman into the murky loch. While on his quest for the 12 talismans, Jackie discovers that each one has unique mystical powers, which are bestowed upon its holder. Songstones were placed along the borders of the villages of the songweavers, and their strange powers made them effective talismans for warding off danger. The psychological aspects of healing through the use of rituals, prayers, charms and talismans represent another aspect of traditional herbal shamanism. Animal figures are talismans that endow the wearer with the animal's power and prowess. Lucky charms, amulets, and talismans have been found in virtually all civilizations throughout recorded history. Everything from pentacles and talismans to cloaks and incense can be found here at very reasonable prices! Synonyms lucky charm, charm, fetish, amulet, mascot, totem, idol, juju, phylactery archaic periapt Derivatives talismanic adjective talɪzˈmanɪk A trained anthropologist, Small was inspired by indigenous people who imbued their jewellery with talismanic significance. Example sentencesExamples Robbed of one of their principal ball-winners and their talismanic playmaker, a tough night was always going to lie ahead. The Englishman, who has just completed the best of his four seasons at the club, admits that he wouldn't be the player he is now had it not been for the talismanic Swede. The prospect of losing their talismanic star appears to have kick-started the football federation into action. The talismanic pride of Stoke City, he was still the man in possession of the national gloves four years later in Mexico when his save from Pelé was as vibrant as the blue shirt he wore. Origin Mid 17th century: based on Arabic ṭilsam, apparently from an alteration of late Greek telesma 'completion, religious rite', from telein 'complete, perform a rite', from telos 'result, end'. Definition of talisman in US English: talisman noun An object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck. 护身符（多指刻字的指环或石头） those rings, so fresh and gleaming, were their talismans a dolphin talisman would ensure a safe journey on land or at sea figurative he called me his good luck talisman Example sentencesExamples To defend themselves, people turned to the usual battery of magical charms and talismans. Dressed in purple robes, he cast a spell invoking the elements of earth, air, water and fire and threw a talisman into the murky loch. Animal figures are talismans that endow the wearer with the animal's power and prowess. I wouldn't say that I performed any rituals, per se, but I was on the lookout for talismans, good luck charms - I was big on minerals, and took to wearing jewelry. He appeared before Portsmouth Magistrates yesterday dressed in a green robe, blue cloak and with talismans around his neck. Tattooed crosses, icons and parts of the Sacred Land are all talismans and amulets which are treasured with respect. Songstones were placed along the borders of the villages of the songweavers, and their strange powers made them effective talismans for warding off danger. A section on healing focused on charms, talismans and rituals of herbal medicine. The book is a magical talisman, and it remains to be seen whether the luck it brings is good or bad. Members of the Banu Sa'd al-Din, a prominent Sufi family in Damascus, made talismans and charms which could reportedly heal the sick and cure the insane. The Danes have left Wessex, and have set up in Lundenwic, and have sworn on their most sacred talismans to leave us. While on his quest for the 12 talismans, Jackie discovers that each one has unique mystical powers, which are bestowed upon its holder. And there was to end of talismans, charms and spells that could be purchased from the local wise woman or apothecary. The psychological aspects of healing through the use of rituals, prayers, charms and talismans represent another aspect of traditional herbal shamanism. Poppies and fruit are indeterminate symbols with a practical purpose, mysterious talismans with the power to ward off subsequent suffering. Lucky charms, amulets, and talismans have been found in virtually all civilizations throughout recorded history. The shop Goya on Calle Jimenez sells toad talismans, owl feathers, stone amulets, candles, gems, and soaps. Making a face, Ethan dug into his jacket pockets, producing an astounding array of charms, talismans, herbs, and potions in corked test-tubes. Everything from pentacles and talismans to cloaks and incense can be found here at very reasonable prices! The door was shut and sealed with charms and talismans to keep away evil spirits or in this case, those who might want to steal the elemental gem inside. Synonyms lucky charm, charm, fetish, amulet, mascot, totem, idol, juju, phylactery Origin Mid 17th century: based on Arabic ṭilsam, apparently from an alteration of late Greek telesma ‘completion, religious rite’, from telein ‘complete, perform a rite’, from telos ‘result, end’.
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