nympholepsy

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nym·pho·lep·sy

N0201700 (nĭm′fə-lĕp′sē)n. pl. nym·pho·lep·sies 1. A frenzy supposed by ancient peoples to have been induced by nymphs.2. An emotional frenzy.

[From nympholept.]

nym′pho·lep′tic (-lĕp′tĭk) adj.

nympholepsy

(ˈnɪmfəˌlɛpsɪ) n, pl -sies (Psychiatry) a state of violent emotion, esp when associated with a desire for something one cannot have[C18: from nympholept, on the model of epilepsy] ˌnymphoˈleptic adj

nympholepsy

1. an ecstatic variety of demonic possession believed by the ancients to be inspired by nymphs.
2. a frenzy of emotion, as for something unattainable. — nympholeptic, adj.See also: Demons

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nympholepsy - a frenzy of emotion; as for something unattainabledelirium, frenzy, hysteria, craze, fury - state of violent mental agitation

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noun a frenzy of emotion

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