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nympholepsy

Noun

nym=pho=lep=sy

WORDNET DICTIONARY

nympholepsy(n = noun.state) Array - a frenzy of emotion; as for something unattainable; Array

nympholepsy, n. [Gr. ny`mfh a nymph + lamba`nein to seize.].

A species of demoniac enthusiasm or possession coming upon one who had accidentally looked upon a nymph; ecstasy. De Quincey. [1913 Webster]

"The nympholepsy of some fond despair." [1913 Webster]

nympholepsy, n. ecstasy or frenzy caused by desire of the unattainable.

Etymology

NYMPHOLEPT after epilepsy

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