pelmanism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A system of training to improve the memory.
  2. 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 symbol.

Word forms

pelmanism

Etymology

From Pelman + -ism. Named after the Pelman Institute, founded in London in 1898.

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