Definitions

talisman

[tal-is-muhn, -iz-] / ˈtæl ɪs mən, -ɪz- /

NOUN

charm

Synonyms

STRONG

fetish juju phylactery

WEAK

good-luck piece lucky piece rabbit's foot

Example Sentences

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The Soldan sent, as a nuptial present on this occasion, the celebrated TALISMAN.

From The Talisman by Scott, Walter, Sir

I feel old enough for anything, and Wilfred doesn't look any older than the knight standing guard in THE TALISMAN.

From Lahoma by Ellis, J. Breckenridge (John Breckenridge)

Vocabulary lists containing talisman

"The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs

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Lord of the Flies

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"The Monkey's Paw," Vocabulary from the short story

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