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a⋅noi⋅a

[uh-noi-uh]
–noun
extreme mental deficiency.
Also called an⋅o⋅e⋅sia [an-oh-ee-shuh, -shee-uh, -zee-uh] .


Origin:
< Gk, equiv. to áno(os) not understanding (a- a- 6 + (os) mind + -os adj. suffix) + -ia -ia
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Main Entry: anoia
Pronunciation: &-'noi-(y)&
Function: noun
: MENTALRETARDATION; especially : IDIOCY
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