Talisman

tal′is-man, n. a species of charm engraved on metal or stone when two planets are in conjunction, or when a star is at its culminating point, and supposed to exert some protective influence over the wearer of it: ( fig. ) something that produces extraordinary effects:— pl. Tal′ismans .— adjs. Talisman′ic , -al , pertaining to, or having the properties of, a talisman: magical. [Fr.,—Ar. tils am —Late Ger. telesm a , consecration, incantation—Gr. tele in , to consecrate.]