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— William Blake

Tyger, tyger, burning bright

In the forests of the night,

What immortal hand or eye

Could frame thy fearful symmetry?

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Dictionary Entry

talisman

Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˈtæl.ɪsˌmæn/

A magical object providing protection against ill will, or the supernatural, or conferring the wearer with a boon such as good luck, good health, or power(s).

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Common Phrases

. talismanagainst talismantalisman magic
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Synonyms

amulet

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Related Words

charmthingtaliswomanfetishapotropaionapotropaicboon

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