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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