Pelmanism

/ ˈpɛlməˌnɪzəm /

noun

1. a system of training to improve the memory
2. Also calledpairsesp USconcentration often not capital a memory card game in which a pack of cards is spread out face down and players try to turn up pairs with the same number

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pelmanism¹

named after the Pelman Institute, founded in London in 1898

Example Sentences

He's very vague about it, but has been learning Pelmanism, so I know he's going to be something.

From Project Gutenberg