animal magnetism

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Etymology

Calque of French magnétisme animal.

Noun

animal magnetism (uncountable)

  1. sexual attractiveness; charisma derived from non-intellectual characteristics.
  2. (mesmerism) A magnetic fluid or ethereal medium said to reside in the bodies of animate beings.

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