"exoptation" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Latin exoptatio. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|exoptatio}} Latin exoptatio Head templates: {{en-noun|!}} exoptation (plural not attested)
  1. (archaic) An earnest wishing or desire. Tags: archaic, no-plural

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