Talisman: meaning, definitions and examples
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talisman
[ หtรฆlษชzmษn ]
lucky charm
A talisman is an object believed to bring good luck and protect the person who owns it. Talismans can take many forms, such as stones, coins, or jewelry, and are often worn or carried for protection.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The horseshoe hanging above the door was considered a talisman for good luck.
- She always wore a small pendant that she believed was her lucky talisman.
- Many cultures have their own traditional talismans to ward off evil spirits.
- Carrying a talisman is said to provide a sense of security and comfort.
- The talisman was passed down through generations as a symbol of protection.
Translations
Translations of the word "talisman" in other languages:
๐ต๐น talismรฃ
๐ฎ๐ณ เคคเคพเคตเฅเคเคผ
๐ฉ๐ช Talisman
๐ฎ๐ฉ jimat
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะปััะผะฐะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ talizman
๐ฏ๐ต ใๅฎใ (omamori)
๐ซ๐ท talisman
๐ช๐ธ talisman
๐น๐ท tฤฑlsฤฑm
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ์ (bujeok)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุนููุฐุฉ (ta'weez)
๐จ๐ฟ talizman
๐ธ๐ฐ talizman
๐จ๐ณ ๆค่บซ็ฌฆ (hรนshฤnfรบ)
๐ธ๐ฎ talisman
๐ฎ๐ธ galdrahlutur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฑะผะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแกแแ (tilisma)
๐ฆ๐ฟ tilsim
๐ฒ๐ฝ talisman
Word origin
The word 'talisman' originated from the Arabic word 'tilasm,' which means 'completion' or 'religious rite.' Talismans have been used for centuries in various cultures as symbols of protection and good luck. The belief in the power of talismans stems from ancient superstitions and the desire for supernatural assistance in times of need.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #24,299, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 24296 saucy
- 24297 underlay
- 24298 racketeering
- 24299 talisman
- 24300 tad
- 24301 unutterable
- 24302 repressing
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