"amokoscisia" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Pseudo-Grecism, from amok + -o- + Ancient Greek σχίζω (skhízō, “to split”) + -ia. Schmidt (1984), who probably coined the term, gives the derivation as "amuck^([sic]) (in a state of frenzy) + schizo (slit)". Etymology templates: {{noncog|grc|σχίζω||to split}} Ancient Greek σχίζω (skhízō, “to split”), {{sic}} ^([sic]) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} amokoscisia (uncountable)
  1. A sexual frenzy accompanied by a desire to mutilate women. Tags: uncountable
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