"mind meld" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From the Star Trek franchise, where the term was first used in 1966 for a telepathic ability possessed by the alien race of Vulcans to share thoughts and feelings with another individual. Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} mind meld
  1. (colloquial) A state of deep compatibility in opinion or plans between two people. Wikipedia link: Star Trek, mind meld Tags: colloquial Categories (topical): Star Trek Related terms: mindmeld
    Sense id: en-mind_meld-en-noun-Atyj9MyX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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