nym·pho·lep·sy (n m f -l p s )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·leptic (-lptk) adj. |
nympholepsy [ˈnɪmfəˌlɛpsɪ]
n pl -sies
(Psychiatry) a state of violent emotion, esp when associated with a desire for something one cannot have
[from nympholept, on the model of epilepsy]
nympholeptic 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
2. a frenzy of emotion, as for something unattainable. — nympholeptic, adj.
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