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nympholepsy

/ˌnɪmfəˈlɛpsi/ noun · British & US
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What does nympholepsy mean?

noun

A sudden seizure or fit, especially one caused by a divine or supernatural influence; a state of being seized or possessed by a divine or supernatural power.

Example

"The ancient Greeks believed that the nympholepsy was a sign of divine favor."

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