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alloknesis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
al-lok-ne-sis
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Itch sensation in response to a normally non-itch-producing stimulus.

Etymology

From allo- + Ancient Greek κνῆσις (knêsis, “itching”).

Inflected Forms

allokneses (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

hyperknesis knismesis acnestis

Questions

What does alloknesis mean?
Itch sensation in response to a normally non-itch-producing stimulus.
Where does alloknesis come from?
From allo- + Ancient Greek κνῆσις (knêsis, “itching”).

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