Talisman-Lizzy N.

Talisman (tal-is-man)- an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune.

Etymology: French talisman or Spanish talismán or Italian talismano; all from Arabic ṭilsam, from Middle Greek telesma, from Greek, consecration, from telein to initiate into the mysteries, complete, from telos.

Synonym: Juju

Antonym: Omen

Sentence: The girl had good luck after she found a Talisman.

Citations;
"talisman." Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2009.
Merriam-Webster Online. 26 March 2009http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talisman

"John Lennon's Talisman Necklace." Beatlesuits.Com - Beatles Clothing. 26 Mar. 2009 .