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Definition of oneirogenic :.

(ō-nī'rō-jĕn'ĭk)

  1. 1. (adj.) Having a propensity to appear in somebody's dreams.

    Origins: Greek oneiros dream, and genic forming. Derived from photogenic, telegenic.

    Examples:
    Some people are photogenic while others are oneirogenic. These characteristics rarely coincide. A person who is plain and unnoticeable in real life may haunt our dreams and imagination.

    Have you noticed that cats are more oneirogenic than dogs?

    To surprise your friends at a party, ask them: "Do you find me oneirogenic?" If the answer is yes, ask them to recall your adventures in their dreams.

    Submitted by: Mikhail Epstein, Topics: Behavior & Lifestyle

 

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