NYMPHOLEPSY

nympholepsy

(noun) a frenzy of emotion; as for something unattainable

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

nympholepsy (countable and uncountable, plural nympholepsies)

A frenzied state of (usually erotic) emotion, especially concerning something or someone unattainable.

Source: Wiktionary


Nym"pho*lep`sy, n. Etym: [Gr.

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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ACCURATE

(adjective) conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy; “an accurate reproduction”; “the accounting was accurate”; “accurate measurements”; “an accurate scale”


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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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