aeroscepsy

[air-uh-skep-see]

noun Zoology.

perception of atmospheric conditions, as the perception of odors by the antennae of insects.

Also aer·o·scep·sis

[air-oh-skep-sis] /ˌɛər oʊˈskɛp sɪs/.

Origin of aeroscepsy

1825–35; aero- + -scepsy < Greek sképsis observation, perception, equivalent to skep- (stem of sképtesthai to observe, examine; cf. skeptic) + -sis -sis

Examples from the Web for aeroscepsy

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Aeroscepsy: The faculty of observing atmospheric changes: supposed to be located in the antenna.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology
John. B. Smith

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Examples from the Web for aeroscepsy

Historical Examples

Aeroscepsy: The faculty of observing atmospheric changes: supposed to be located in the antenna.

Origin of aeroscepsy