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- [tal-is-muh n, -iz-]
- /ˈtæl ɪs mən, -ɪz-/
- /ˈtæl.ɪz.mən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tal-is-muh n, -iz-]
- /ˈtæl ɪs mən, -ɪz-/
Definitions of talisman word
- noun plural talisman a stone, ring, or other object, engraved with figures or characters supposed to possess occult powers and worn as an amulet or charm. 1
- noun plural talisman any amulet or charm. 1
- noun plural talisman anything whose presence exercises a remarkable or powerful influence on human feelings or actions. 1
- noun talisman magic charm 1
- countable noun talisman A talisman is an object which you believe has magic powers to protect you or bring you luck. 0
- noun talisman a stone or other small object, usually inscribed or carved, believed to protect the wearer from evil influences 0
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Origin of talisman
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
1630-40; < French or Spanish ≪ Arabic ṭilasm < Greek télesma payment, equivalent to teles- (variant stem of teleîn to complete, perform) + -ma noun suffix of result
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Parts of speech for Talisman
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
talisman popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for talisman
noun talisman
- amulet — An amulet is a small object that you wear or carry because you think it will bring you good luck and protect you from evil or injury.
- bewitchment — the state of being bewitched
- conjuration — a magic spell; incantation
- fetish — an object regarded with awe as being the embodiment or habitation of a potent spirit or as having magical potency.
- mascot — an animal, person, or thing adopted by a group as its representative symbol and supposed to bring good luck: The U.S. Navy mascot is a goat.
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