nympholepsy

== English == === Etymology === From nympho- +‎ -lepsy, after Ancient Greek νυμφόληπτος (numphólēptos, “frenzied by the nymphs”, adjective). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈnɪmfəˌlɛpsi/ === Noun === nympholepsy (countable and uncountable, plural nympholepsies) A frenzied state of (usually erotic) emotion, especially concerning something or someone unattainable. ==== Related terms ==== nympholept