PHOTISM

Etymology

Noun

photism (plural photisms)

(psychology) A luminous appearance, image or subjective perception of a hallucinatory nature.

The color that a synesthete may report seeing in association with a particular letter or number.

Anagrams

• mosh pit, moshpit

Source: Wiktionary


Pho"tism, n. [Gr. illumination.] (Psycol.)

Definition: A luminous image or appearance of a hallucinatory character.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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