Talisman- Andrea B

1. definition- an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune

Pronunciation:
\ˈta-ləs-mən, -ləz-\

2. Etymology:
French talisman or Spanish talismán or Italian talismano; all from Arabic ṭilsam, from Middle Greek telesma, from Greek, consecration, from telein to initiate into the mysteries, complete, from telos end — more at telos

3. synonym- rabbit's foot

4. antonym- jinx, curse, or a hex

5. Some people may wear or have a talisman to bring them good fortune

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7. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talisman

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