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TalismanTalisman Tal"is*man, n.; pl. Talismans. [Sp., from Ar.
tilism, tilsam, a magical image, pl. tilsam[=a]n, fr. Gr. ?
tribute, tax, LGr., an initiation, incantation, from ? to
complete, perform, to play taxes, to make perfect, to
initiate, especially in the mysteries, fr. ? completion,
end.]
1. A magical figure cut or engraved under certain
superstitious observances of the configuration of the
heavens, to which wonderful effects are ascribed; the
seal, figure, character, or image, of a heavenly sign,
constellation, or planet, engraved on a sympathetic stone,
or on a metal corresponding to the star, in order to
receive its influence.
2. Hence, something that produces extraordinary effects, esp.
in averting or repelling evil; an amulet; a charm; as, a
talisman to avert diseases. --Swift. Talismanic
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.
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.
TalismansTalisman Tal"is*man, n.; pl. Talismans. [Sp., from Ar.
tilism, tilsam, a magical image, pl. tilsam[=a]n, fr. Gr. ?
tribute, tax, LGr., an initiation, incantation, from ? to
complete, perform, to play taxes, to make perfect, to
initiate, especially in the mysteries, fr. ? completion,
end.]
1. A magical figure cut or engraved under certain
superstitious observances of the configuration of the
heavens, to which wonderful effects are ascribed; the
seal, figure, character, or image, of a heavenly sign,
constellation, or planet, engraved on a sympathetic stone,
or on a metal corresponding to the star, in order to
receive its influence.
2. Hence, something that produces extraordinary effects, esp.
in averting or repelling evil; an amulet; a charm; as, a
talisman to avert diseases. --Swift.
Meaning of Alisma from wikipedia
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Alisma is a
genus of
flowering plants in the
family Alismataceae,
members of
which are
commonly known as water-plantains. The
genus consists of aquatic...
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Alisma plantago-aquatica, also
known as
European water-plantain,
common water-plantain or mad-dog weed, is a
perennial flowering aquatic plant widespread...
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Alisma nanum is a
species of
plant in the Alismataceae. It is
endemic to
Xinjiang in
western China,
where it
grows in
marshes at
elevations of
about 600...
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Alisma gramineum is a
small aquatic plant in the water-plantain family. It has
several common names including narrowleaf water-plantain,
ribbonleaf water-plantain...
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Damasonium alisma is a
species of
flowering marsh plant known by the
common name of starfruit. Its
native range includes parts of
Great Britain, France...
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vesiculosa Alisma canaliculatum Alisma gramineum Alisma lanceolatum Alisma nanum Alisma orientale Alisma plantago-aquatica
Alisma subcordatum Alisma triviale...
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Alisma orientale,
commonly known as
Asian water plantain is a
flowering plant species in the
genus Alisma found in Asia.
Alisma orientale is sometimes...
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Alisma lanceolatum is a
species of
aquatic plant in the
water plantain family known by the
common names lanceleaf water plantain and narrow-leaved water...
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Alisma canaliculatum,
commonly known as
channelled water plantain, is a
species of
plants in the Alismataceae. It is
native to ****an, Korea, the Ryukyu...
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Alisma subcordatum, the
American water plantain, is a
perennial aquatic plant in the water-plantain
family (Alismataceae). This
plant grows to
about 3...
