talisman.

an object believed to carry protective powers, bring luck, or aid its possessor

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Words that belong together

• protective talisman
• carry a talisman
• lucky talisman

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He carried the carved talisman through every battle.

The talisman warmed when she approached the hidden door.

To the sailors, the old compass had become a talisman.

Usage notes

Primary curation section: Fantasy. Overlaps with amulet; talisman often emphasizes luck or power as well as protection. Neither distinction is absolute. Plural: talismans. Related adjective: talismanic.