[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

talisman \tal"isman\, n.; pl. talismans. sp., from ar.
   tilism, tilsam, a magical image, pl. tilsam=an, 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
see also:
talismans 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

talisman
     n : a trinket or piece of jewelry thought to be a protection
         against evil syn: amulet
see also:
amulet 

[3] : Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0

28 moby thesaurus words for "talisman":
   amulet, charm, fetish, fylfot, gammadion, good-luck charm, hoodoo,
   juju, love charm, luck, lucky bean, lucky piece, madstone, mascot,
   mumbo jumbo, obeah, periapt, philter, phylactery, scarab,
   scarabaeus, scarabee, sudarium, swastika, veronica, voodoo, whammy,
   wishbone

[4] : Virtual Entity of Relevant Acronyms (Version 1.9, June 2002)

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