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nymp·holep·sy
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Princeton's WordNet
nympholepsynoun
a frenzy of emotion; as for something unattainable
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nympholepsynoun
A frenzied state of (usually erotic) emotion, especially concerning something or someone unattainable.
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nympholepsy
Nympholepsy is an intense state of romantic or poetic passion or infatuation, often specifically for idealized or unattainable beauty or love. Historically, it also referred to an ancient Greek belief of a sort of divine madness or frenzy caused by desire for a nymph's beauty.
Webster Dictionary
Nympholepsynoun
a species of demoniac enthusiasm or possession coming upon one who had accidentally looked upon a nymph; ecstasy
Etymology: [Gr. ny`mfh a nymph + lamba`nein to seize.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of nympholepsy in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of nympholepsy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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