Obscure America: Words

Suppedaneum

Five obscure words:

Boanthropy – A psychological disorder that causes a person to believe they are an ox, cow, or generally of the bovine species.

Euneirophrenia – The peaceful state of mind after a pleasant dream.

Gynotikolobomassophile – One who likes to nibble on a woman’s earlobes.

Neanimorphic – Appearing younger than one’s actual age.

Suppedaneum – A shelf affixed to a cross for supporting the feet of the crucified.


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