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oneirogenic

oneirogenic adj (from Greek oneiros, "dream" + genic; cf. photogenic, telegenic) Ð having a propensity to appear in somebody's dreams.
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 "yesÓ, ask them to recall your adventures in their dreams.
by Mikhail Epstein November 2, 2003
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oneirotica

pl. n. literary or artistical account of dreams that are sexual in nature.
In my dream journal, there's a lot of oneirotica.
by Brett Stanaker April 13, 2008
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oneiropaedia

learning things seen in a dream. Such things may be completely unknown in real life.
The boffin succeeded in his experiment due largely to oneiropaedia. He dreamed what was wrong with his experiment and learned correct procedures that led to the success of his experiment.
by uttam maharjan August 5, 2010
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Oneirophobic

The little girl became Oneirophobic after having a nightmare about her dad's death .
by Kida Masaomi June 1, 2011
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oreion

Oreion is someone who is goofy and full of life. Someone loving with a side of sensitivity, but this side only shows when they open up to you. On the outside they may seem weird and clumsy, but in all actuality if you get to know them they’re pretty great and you’ll love them!
Oreion is a great guy
by Anteyesocial March 31, 2019
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oneirocotidiphobia

The fear that one's dreams will resemble reality too closely. Often accompanied by the fear that it will be difficult to realize that one is dreaming, and that it will be difficult to wake up.
Patient: I dreamt that I was myself, just sitting on my bed at home.
Doctor: That seems like a normal dream.
Patient: It was terrifying! I couldn't wake up!
Doctor: You might have oneirocotidiphobia. I will prescribe Surrealist Art Therapy.
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oneirocotidiphobic

Someone with oneirocotidiphobia:
The fear that one's dream will resemble reality too closely. Often accompanied by the fear that it will be difficult to realize that one is dreaming, and that it will be difficult to wake up.
Patient: I dreamt that I was myself, just sitting on my bed at home.
Doctor: That seems like a normal dream.
Patient: It was terrifying! I couldn't wake up!
Doctor: Looks like you might be oneirocotidiphobic. I prescribe Surrealist Art Therapy.
by scrabble dictionary April 2, 2020
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