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tal·is·man·ic (tăl'ĭs-mănʹĭk, -ĭz-) also tal·is·man·i·cal (-ĭ-kəl)
adj.
1. Of or relating to talismans:
talismanic formulas.
2. Possessing or believed to possess magic power:a talismanic amulet.
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Talismanic — Tal is*man ic, Talismanical Tal is*man ic*al, a. [Cf. F. talismanique.] Of or pertaining to a talisman; having the properties of a talisman, or preservative against evils by occult influence; magical. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
talismanic — talismánic adj. m., pl. talismánici; f. sg. talismánică, pl. talismánice Trimis de siveco, 10.08.2004. Sursa: Dicţionar ortografic … Dicționar Român
talismanic — talisman ► NOUN (pl. talismans) ▪ an object thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck. DERIVATIVES talismanic adjective. ORIGIN Arabic, apparently from Greek telesma completion, religious rite … English terms dictionary
talismanic — adjective possessing or believed to possess magic power especially protective power (Freq. 1) a talismanic amulet • Similar to: ↑supernatural • Derivationally related forms: ↑talisman … Useful english dictionary
talismanic — adjective see talisman … New Collegiate Dictionary
talismanic — adjective a) of, or relating to a talisman b) having a magical protective power … Wiktionary
talismanic — (Roget s Thesaurus II) adjective Having, brought about by, or relating to supernatural powers or magic: fey, magic, magical, thaumaturgic, thaumaturgical, theurgic, theur gical, witching, wizardly. See SUPERNATURAL … English dictionary for students
talismanic — a. Magical … New dictionary of synonyms
talismanic — tal·is·man·ic … English syllables
Talismanical — Talismanic Tal is*man ic, Talismanical Tal is*man ic*al, a. [Cf. F. talismanique.] Of or pertaining to a talisman; having the properties of a talisman, or preservative against evils by occult influence; magical. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
