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Fortean

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːtɪən/
Definition of Fortean

adjective

  • relating to or denoting paranormal phenomena: Fortean phenomena like spontaneous combustion

Derivatives

Forteana

noun

Origin:

1970s: from the name of Charles H. Fort (1874–1932), American student of paranormal phenomena

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Definition of Fortean in the US English dictionary

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