"logolepsy" meaning in English

See logolepsy in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From logo- + -lepsy. Etymology templates: {{af|en|logo-|-lepsy}} logo- + -lepsy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} logolepsy (uncountable)
  1. (rare) A fascination or obsession with words. Tags: rare, uncountable Related terms: logolept
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