"paragnosis" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: paragnoses [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~|paragnoses}} paragnosis (countable and uncountable, plural paragnoses)
  1. Knowledge which can only be gained through extraordinary or supernatural means. Tags: countable, uncountable Related terms: paragnost, paragnostic
    Sense id: en-paragnosis-en-noun-hap7yPUr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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