"hylopathy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From hylo- + -pathy. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|hylo|pathy}} hylo- + -pathy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} hylopathy (uncountable)
  1. (obsolete) The ability of a spirit to penetrate and affect matter. Tags: obsolete, uncountable
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