tellurism

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noun

A hypothetical form of animal magnetism (mesmerism), ascribed to the agency of a telluric spirit or influence.

First used 19th centuryScrabble 11
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Meanings

nountellurism (uncountable)
  1. obsoleteuncountableA hypothetical form of animal magnetism (mesmerism), ascribed to the agency of a telluric spirit or influence.First known use 19th century
  2. obsoleteuncountablemedicineThe supposed influence of emanations from the soil in producing disease.

Origin

From telluric + -ism.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “tellurism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tellurism.

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