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15 Jan 12 at 8 pm
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basorexia: an overwhelming desire to neck or kiss.

lygerastia: the condition of one who is only amorous when the lights are out.

brontide: the low rumbling of distant thunder.

dactylion: the tip of a middle finger.

gargalesthesia: the sensation caused by tickling.

petrichor: the smell of rain on dry ground.

dendolatry: worship of trees.

lethologica: the inability to recall a precise word for something.

psithurism: a whispering sound, i.e: the sound of wind in trees, or rustling leaves.

witzelsucht: a feeble attempt at humour.

epeolatry: worship of words.

woundy: excessively; extremely.

tacenda: things not to be mentioned.

naupathia: sea sickness.

baisemain: a kiss on the hand.

 nostalgia: a sentimental yearning for the happiness of a former place or time.

atelophobia: fear of imperfection, not being enough.

philophobia: fear of falling or being in love.


(Source: eatnuns)

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