tellurism
A hypothetical form of animal magnetism, ascribed to the agency of a telluric spirit…A hypothetical form of animal magnetism (mesmerism), ascribed to the agency of a telluric spirit or influence.
Meaning
2 senses(obsolete, uncountable)A hypothetical form of animal magnetism (mesmerism), ascribed to the agency of a telluric spirit or influence.
(obsolete, uncountable)The supposed influence of emanations from the soil in producing disease.
Origin
From telluric + -ism.From telluric + -ism.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable