About The Word Nympholepsy
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Nympholepsy
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What's The Definition Of Nympholepsy?
[n] a frenzy of emotion; as for something unattainable
Synonyms | Synonyms for Nympholepsy: Related Terms | Find terms related to Nympholepsy: See Also | craze | delirium | frenzy | fury | hysteria Nympholepsy In Webster's Dictionary \Nym"pho*lep`sy\, n. [Gr. ? a nymph + ? to seize.]
A species of demoniac enthusiasm or possession coming upon
one who had accidentally looked upon a nymph; ecstasy. [R.]
--De Quincey.
The nympholepsy of some fond despair. --Byron.
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