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French
Etymology
Borrowed from ecclesiastical Latin energumenos, from Ancient Greek ἐνεργούμενος (energoúmenos).
Pronunciation
Noun
énergumène m or f by sense (plural énergumènes)
- (theology) energumen
- fanatic, zealot
- one expressing him or herself with great energy, excitement or vehemence
- (colloquial) nutcase, loony
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