noun /ˈtæl.ɪsˌmæn,ˈtæl.ɪz.mən/
A small amulet or other object, often bearing magical symbols, worn for protection against evil spirits or the supernatural.
She kept low, clutching the rifle shed taken as though it were a magic talisman, as if it would somehow protect her even though she didnt fire it.
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