From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
Talisman \Tal"is*man\, n.; pl. {Talismans}. [Sp., from Ar.
tilism, tilsam, a magical image, pl. tilsam[=a]n, fr. Gr. ?
tribute, tax, LGr., an initiation, incantation, from ? to
complete, perform, to play taxes, to make perfect, to
initiate, especially in the mysteries, fr. ? completion,
end.]
1. 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.
[1913 Webster]
2. Hence, something that produces extraordinary effects, esp.
in averting or repelling evil; an amulet; a charm; as, a
talisman to avert diseases. --Swift.
[1913 Webster] Talismanic
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
talisman
n 1: a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck
and thought to be a magical protection against evil or
disease [syn: {amulet}, {talisman}]
From V.E.R.A. -- Virtual Entity of Relevant Acronyms (June 2013) [vera]:
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From German-English FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.3.3 [fd-deu-eng]:
Talisman /taːlisman/
(lucky) charm; mascot
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