énergumène

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See also: energumene

French

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Etymology

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Borrowed from ecclesiastical Latin energumenos, from Ancient Greek ἐνεργούμενος (energoúmenos).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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énergumène m or f by sense (plural énergumènes)

  1. (theology) energumen
  2. fanatic, zealot
  3. one expressing him or herself with great energy, excitement or vehemence
  4. (colloquial) nutcase, loony

Further reading

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