Talisman: meaning, definitions and examples

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talisman

 

[ หˆtรฆlษชzmษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

amulet, charm, lucky charm

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น talismรฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคพเคตเฅ€เคœเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Talisman

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jimat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐะปั–ัะผะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ talizman

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠๅฎˆใ‚Š (omamori)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท talisman

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ talisman

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tฤฑlsฤฑm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€์  (bujeok)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุนูˆูŠุฐุฉ (ta'weez)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ talizman

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ talizman

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠค่บซ็ฌฆ (hรนshฤ“nfรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ talisman

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ galdrahlutur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑะผะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒกแƒ›แƒ (tilisma)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tilsim

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ talisman

Etymology

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.