talisman

noun [C]

/ˈtæl.ɪz.mən/ (plural talismans)

Definition

› an object believed to bring good luck or to keep its owner safe from harmLucky charms

(Definition of talisman noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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“talisman” in other dictionaries

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amulet noun
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