hierognosis

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noun

The ability to recognize or understand sacred, holy or blessed items, people, etc.

OriginEnglish gnosis ← Ancient Greek γνῶσῐς (gnôsĭs) ← Proto-Indo-European *ǵneh₃tis →
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Meanings

nounhierognosis (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe ability to recognize or understand sacred, holy or blessed items, people, etc.

Origin

  1. Proto-Indo-European*ish₁rós
  2. Proto-Hellenic*iherós
  3. Ancient Greekῑ̆̔ερός (hī̆erós)
  4. Ancient Greekἱερο- (hiero-)
  5. Englishhiero-
  6. Proto-Indo-European*ǵneh₃-
  7. Proto-Indo-European*ǵneh₃tis
  8. Ancient Greekγνῶσῐς (gnôsĭs)
  9. Englishgnosis
  10. Englishhierognosis

From hiero- + gnosis.

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hierognosis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hierognosis

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“hierognosis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hierognosis. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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