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talismanical

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tal⋅is⋅man

  [tal-is-muhn, -iz-]
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–noun, plural -mans.
1. a stone, ring, or other object, engraved with figures or characters supposed to possess occult powers and worn as an amulet or charm.
2. any amulet or charm.
3. anything whose presence exercises a remarkable or powerful influence on human feelings or actions.
Origin:
1630–40; < F or Sp ≪ Ar ṭilasm < Gk télesma payment, equiv. to teles- (var. s. of teleîn to complete, perform) + -ma n. suffix of result

Related forms:
tal⋅is⋅man⋅ic  [tal-is-man-ik, -iz-] , tal⋅is⋅man⋅i⋅cal, adjective
tal⋅is⋅man⋅i⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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tal·is·man·ic   (tāl'ĭs-mān'ĭk, -ĭz-)   
adj.  

  1. Of or relating to talismans: talismanic formulas.

  2. Possessing or believed to possess magic power: a talismanic amulet.

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