English Explanatory Dictionary

Fregoli delusion

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The often paranoid delusion that different people are in fact a single person who changes appearance or is in disguise. It may be related to a brain lesion.

Word forms

Fregoli delusion Fregoli delusions

Etymology

Named after the Italian actor Leopoldo Fregoli, who was renowned for his ability to make quick changes of appearance during his stage act.

Synonyms

delusion of doubles Fregoli syndrome
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