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barognosis
[
bar-og-
noh
-sis
,
bar-
uh
g-
]
bar·og·no·sis
/
ˌbær
ɒgˈnoʊ
sɪs
,
ˌbær
əg-
/
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[
bar-og-
noh
-sis
,
bar-
uh
g-
]
Show IPA
noun
the ability to estimate or perceive differences in the
weight
of an
object
.
Compare
baragnosis
.
Origin:
baro-
+
-gnosis
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a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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barognosis
(ˌbærəɡˈnəʊsɪs)
—
n
physiol
the ability to judge weight
[C20: from Greek
baros
weight +
gnosis
knowledge]
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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