Looking for Luck? Try a "Talisman"

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A talisman is an object marked with symbols or figures, often worn as a charm that's believed to offer protection or good fortune. The word comes through Arabic from a Greek term meaning "payment." Whether you trust a carved pendant or an engraved coin, who couldn't use a little extra luck from time to time?

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September 05, 2025

talisman

[ tal-is-muhn ] noun

an object engraved with figures or characters and worn as an amulet or charm

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