barognosis
[ bar-og-noh-sis, bar-uh g- ]
/ ˌbær ɒgˈnoʊ sɪs, ˌbær əg- /
noun
the ability to estimate or perceive differences in the weight of an object.
Compare
baragnosis.
Words nearby barognosis
barocchio,
baroclinic,
baroclinity,
barococo,
baroda,
barognosis,
barogram,
barograph,
baroja,
baroja y nessi,
barolo
British Dictionary definitions for barognosis
barognosis
/ (ˌbærəɡˈnəʊsɪs) /
noun
physiol
the ability to judge weight
Word Origin for barognosis
C20: from Greek
baros weight +
gnosis knowledge