énergumène

See also: energumene

French

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /e.nɛʁ.ɡy.mɛn/

Noun

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

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