orgone

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a postulated vital energy permeating the universe: a patient suffering from any of various ills is seated in a special cabinet (orgone box) in which this energy is supposed to accumulate

Origin of orgone

coined by W. Reich (1897-1957), Austrian psychiatrist in the United States , probably from org(asm) + -one, as in ozone

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orgone

noun

A universal life force hypothesized by Wilhelm Reich, supposed to emanate from all organic material, that purportedly plays a role in physical and mental health.

Origin of orgone

Probably org(anism) -one

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Noun

(plural orgones)

Etheric energy distributed throughout the universe and available for collection, storage, and further use.

Anagrams

Gooner, Oregon, orogen

Origin

Coined by Wilhelm Reich, probably a portmanteau of orgasm + hormone.

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