Definition of "talisman" []

• An object marked with magic signs and believed to confer on its bearer supernatural powers or protection. (noun)
• Something that apparently has magic power. (noun)

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• "The alien talisman is now in the possession of the Gorgon and her evil nuns, and they are preparing to open the portal to their world."
• "Known as nazar, the evil eye talisman is particularly common in Turkey."
• "So he summoned on it the doctors and astrologers and men skilled in talisman-writing and said to them, Whoso healeth my daughter of what ill she hath, I will marry him to her and give him half of my kingdom; but whoso cometh to her and cureth her not,"