talisman

noun

a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease

Roots

telesmatalisman- · Greek · consecration rite

Synonyms for talisman

amuletn periapt phylacteryn charmn hoodoon jujun

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