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aeroscepsis

noun
aero·​scep·​sis | \ ˌer-ō-ˈskep-səs\
variants: or less commonly aeroscepsy \ ˈer-​ō-​ˌskep-​sē \
plural aeroscepses\ ˌer-​ō-​ˈskep-​(ˌ)sēz \ also aeroscepsies\ ˈer-​ō-​ˌskep-​sēz \

Definition of aeroscepsis

: the power possessed by certain animals of observing the quality of the air by means of special organs

First Known Use of aeroscepsis

1827, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for aeroscepsis

aeroscepsis, New Latin, from aer- + Greek skepsis perception, consideration; aeroscepsy, modification of New Latin aeroscepsis

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